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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: Louise Upston, Trevor Mallard, Peter Dunne and Tracey Martin.

    • Start 0 : 00 : 00
    • Finish 0 : 58 : 33
    • Duration 58 : 33
    Speakers
    • Louise Upston (MP, National Party)
    • Trevor Mallard (MP, Labour Party)
    • Peter Dunne (Leader, United Future Party)
    • Tracey Martin (MP, New Zealand First Party)
    Live Broadcast
    • No
    Commercials
    • Yes
Primary Title
  • Back Benches
Date Broadcast
  • Wednesday 10 April 2013
Start Time
  • 22 : 30
Finish Time
  • 23 : 30
Duration
  • 60:00
Channel
  • Prime
Broadcaster
  • Prime Television
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
  • Talk
Hosts
  • Wallace Chapman (Presenter)
  • Damian Christie (Presenter)
Speakers
  • Louise Upston (MP, National Party)
  • Peter Dunne (Leader, United Future Party)
  • Tracey Martin (MP, New Zealand First Party)
  • Trevor Mallard (MP, Labour Party)
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