The 2024 Golden Jandals for conspicuous contributions to NZ politics

The Spinoff Daily, Tuesday December 17

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Today on The Spinoff: What happened to the Queenstown KFC road sign?; The Spinoff’s favourite music of 2024; Our outlandish political predictions for 2024, revisited

But first: Toby Manhire and Ben McKay award the world’s most coveted footwear-themed political prizes

Forget boot camps. This is the jandal academy. Affordable, rubbery, and radiating that unmistakable aroma of sea salt and toe sweat, the official ceremony of the Golden Jandals begins now.

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What happened to the Queenstown KFC road sign?

The Spinoff’s favourite music of 2024

Our outlandish political predictions for 2024, revisited

Join us in 2025 for four fantastic events, or buy another Spinoff fan tickets for Christmas.

Auckland at Q Theatre: Gone by Lunchtime Live, April 9 and Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club Party, February 13

Wellington at the Hannah Playhouse: The Fold Live, February 20 and The Spinoff Book Club, March 13

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