Steven Joyce had one of the most colourful careers in politics and has now given an insight into that time with a new book.
On the Record reveals what it takes to win and keep office, and the secrets behind the strategy and campaigning that led to National being in power for almost a decade.
The former Finance Minister joined Mike Hosking live in studio to talk the book, his political career and his successful stint in radio.
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