Where is NZ’s Count Binface, with Ben Uffindell

Nigel Farage faces a stern challenge in a Clacton byelection from
an alien space warrior with a bin on his head and a manifesto
packed with nonsense. New Zealand has its own history of joke
political parties (most famously the McGillicuddy Serious Party)
but the satirical larder looks bare today. Ben Uffindell, who led
the Civilian Party to admirable failure in 2014, joins Toby to talk
about the role of silly and satirical parties in democracy, where
he went wrong, where he went right, and whether a return is on the
cards in 2026.Plus: In praise of cinema splendour at the Civic at
film festival time in Auckland.At Large with Toby Manhire is
produced by Te Aihe Butler, Jin Fellet and The Spinoff. Read more
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