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: Hekia Parata, Phil Twyford, Heather Roy and Russel Norman.
Speakers
Hekia Parata (National MP)
Phil Twyford (Labour MP)
Heather Roy (Act MP)
Russel Norman (Green Co-Leader)
Live Broadcast
No
Commercials
No
Primary Title
Back Benches
Date Broadcast
Wednesday 15 April 2009
Start Time
21 : 05
Finish Time
21 : 30
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.