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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 MPs are: John Boscawen, Annette King, Chester Borrowes and Metiria Turei.

    Speakers
    • John Boscawen (Act Deputy Leader)
    • Annette King (Labour Deputy Leader)
    • Chester Borrowes (National MP)
    • Metiria Turei (Green Party Co-Leader)
    Live Broadcast
    • No
    Commercials
    • No
Primary Title
  • Back Benches
Secondary Title
  • Best of Back Benches 2010
Date Broadcast
  • Wednesday 16 February 2011
Start Time
  • 21 : 10
Finish Time
  • 22 : 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.
Genres
  • Politics
Hosts
  • Wallace Chapman (Presenter)
Speakers
  • Annette King (Labour Deputy Leader)
  • Chester Borrowes (National MP)
  • John Boscawen (Act Deputy Leader)
  • Metiria Turei (Green Party Co-Leader)
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