Leighton Smith Podcast #331 - June 3rd 2026 - Barry Soper

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Jun 3, 202677:37News & Politics

“Based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery since 1980, Barry Soper has covered every New Zealand Prime Minister since, earning a reputation for his sharp questioning, wit, and deep institutional knowledge of Wellington po...

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