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Back Benches, New Zealand’s one and only pub politics show, hits the road and heads to the beach every week over summer. On Sunday the 24th Jan the show descends on the Gin Trap in Ahuriri, Napier.

The Back Benches Summer Tour sees Wallace Chapman and guests head to the regions, starting at the birthplace of politics – and New Zealand’s first licensed pub – in Russell, and winding down through Mangawhai, Coromandel, Tauranga, Gisborne, and Napier over December and January.
Each show will be an opportunity to get out and meet the locals, and bring the Back Benches brand of live pub politics to some of the best summer spots in the country.

The team will be discussing the big events of the past year, looking forward to 2010, and highlighting important local issues in each stop. Along the way they will meet local MPs, the local mayor, and colourful personalities at each stop.

Confirmed as panelists in Napier are Parekura Horomia (Labour), Stuart Nash (Labour), Craig Foss (National) and Chris Tremain (National), with many more prominent business figures from the community also agreeing to take part in the show.

There is an opportunity to be part of the exciting studio audience. The filming for this episode is on Sunday 24 January, starting at 7pm. It is recommended you arrive at 6.30pm to secure your spot.

This episode will screen on Wednesday 27 January at 9.10pm on TVNZ 7. If you miss this episode check your guide for extra opportunities to view. The show will also be available on line after the show has aired at www.tvnz.co.nz/backbenches.