Ahiahi mārie, welcome to The Spinoff Daily. Today on The Spinoff, Duncan Greive is in the room for Chris Hipkins’ first public appearance as PM, Shanti Mathias explores the magic of mangroves and Anna Rawhiti-Connell asks an expert the big question raised by Prince Harry’s memoir: just how common is penis frostbite? But first, ten tunes from the Elton John back catalogue to play while you sit in traffic. “Fans heading to Elton John’s concerts at Mt Smart Stadium this weekend have been advised to drive or walk there by Auckland Transport (AT). Eyebrows were raised higher than the silver wig John wore to his 50th birthday party in 1997, prompting a lot of yellow bricks to be thrown back at the transport agency. Transport minister Michael Wood has described the advice as ‘pretty weird’. Luckily there’s more than enough music to keep you distracted while you’re stuck in traffic watching the distant sun go down on your chances to nab a drink and some merch before you find your seats. We’ve trawled through the back catalogue to find 10 of the most fitting Elton John songs to get you through.” Chris Hipkins chose Labour’s worst enemies for his first public appearance as PM Mayor ‘deeply concerned’ at prospect of Simeon Brown as transport minister How common is penis frostbite actually?
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A playlist for the long car ride to Elton John
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