Back Benches
The big issues of the week are debated in the iconic Backbencher Pub. Back Benches attempts to demystify the world of New Zealand politics by bringing the beehive to the bar stools. It is politics with a pint! Back Benches delivers politics for real people in a format that is relaxed, funny and highly informative. It is a roller coaster ride of good-hearted foot-in-mouth moments from the country’s politicians, along with genuine insight into how they feel and think about the issues facing the country.
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1One News Tonight's guest MPs are: Carol Beaumont, Sam Lotu-Iiga and Kevin Hague.
Speakers
- Carol Beaumont (Labour MP)
- Sam Lotu-Iiga (National MP)
- Kevin Hague (Green MP)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
Primary Title
- Back Benches
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 4 August 2010
Start Time
- 21 : 05
Finish Time
- 21 : 55
Duration
- 50:00
Channel
- TVNZ 7
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- The big issues of the week are debated in the iconic Backbencher Pub. Back Benches attempts to demystify the world of New Zealand politics by bringing the beehive to the bar stools. It is politics with a pint! Back Benches delivers politics for real people in a format that is relaxed, funny and highly informative. It is a roller coaster ride of good-hearted foot-in-mouth moments from the country’s politicians, along with genuine insight into how they feel and think about the issues facing the country.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Politics
Hosts
- Wallace Chapman (Presenter)
Speakers
- Carol Beaumont (Labour MP)
- Kevin Hague (Green MP)
- Sam Lotu-Iiga (National MP)