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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1Tonight's guest MPs are the Mt Albert by-election candidates: John Boscawen, David Shearer, Melissa Lee and Russel Norman.
Speakers
- John Boscawen (Act Candidate)
- David Shearer (Labour Candidate)
- Melissa Lee (National Candidate)
- Russel Norman (Green Candidate)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
Primary Title
- Back Benches
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 10 June 2009
Start Time
- 21 : 05
Finish Time
- 21 : 55
Duration
- 25:00
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.
Hosts
- Wallace Chapman (Host)
- Damian Christie (Host)
Speakers
- David Shearer (Labour Candidate)
- John Boscawen (Act Candidate)
- Melissa Lee (National Candidate)
- Russel Norman (Green Candidate)