Back Benches , New Zealand's one and only pub politics show, hits the road and heads to the beach every week over summer. This week the show descends on the Duke Of Malborough Hotel in Russell.
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.
The Back Benches Summer Tour kicks off out of the Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell. Confirmed as panellists are Kelvin Davis (Labour) and Dave Clendon (Greens), 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 20 December, starting at 7pm. It is recommended you arrive at 6.30pm to secure your spot.
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 .
Full summer tour:
Sunday 20th December - Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Russell - http://www.theduke.co.nz/
Monday 21st December - Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai -
http://www.mangawhaitavern.co.nz/
Sunday 27th December - Smitty's, Whitianga -
http://www.smittys.co.nz/
Saturday 9th January - Cornerstone Pub, Tauranga -
http://www.cornerstonepub.co.nz/
Saturday 16th January - Works Cafe/Winery, Gisborne -
http://www.workscafe.co.nz/
Sunday 24th January - Gin Trap, Napier -
http://www.gintrap.co.nz/
