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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.

  • 1Tonight's guest candidates are: Heather Roy, Stephen Franks, Sue Kedgley and Vaughan Smith.

    Speakers
    • Heather Roy (Act Candidate)
    • Stephen Franks (National Candidate)
    • Sue Kedgley (Green Party Candidate)
    • Vaughan Smith (United Future Candidate)
    Live Broadcast
    • No
    Commercials
    • No
Primary Title
  • Back Benches
Secondary Title
  • 2008 Election Special
Date Broadcast
  • Saturday 8 November 2008
Start Time
  • 20 : 10
Finish Time
  • 21 : 00
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.
Subjects
  • Elections--New Zealand
Genres
  • Politics
Hosts
  • Wallace Chapman (Presenter)
Speakers
  • Heather Roy (Act Candidate)
  • Stephen Franks (National Candidate)
  • Sue Kedgley (Green Party Candidate)
  • Vaughan Smith (United Future Candidate)
Subjects
  • Elections--New Zealand