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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: Peter Dunne, Metiria Turei, Chester Borrows, Hone Harawira and Jacinda Ardern.

    • Start 0 : 00 : 00
    • Finish 0 : 54 : 09
    • Duration 54 : 09
    Speakers
    • Peter Dunne (United Future Leader)
    • Metiria Turei (Green Party Co-Leader)
    • Chester Borrows (National MP)
    • Hone Harawira (Mana Party Leader)
    • Jacinda Ardern (Labour MP)
    Live Broadcast
    • No
    Commercials
    • No
Primary Title
  • Back Benches
Date Broadcast
  • Wednesday 27 June 2012
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
  • Chester Borrows (National MP)
  • Hone Harawira (Mana Party Leader)
  • Jacinda Ardern (Labour MP)
  • Metiria Turei (Green Party Co-Leader)
  • Peter Dunne (United Future Leader)
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