Test your knowledge of the week in politics
1.
Who is the National Party’s new finance spokeswoman? a) Judith Collins b) Amy Adams c) Jonathan Coleman
2.
Where was the revised TransPacific Partnership agreement signed this week? a) Lima b) Mexico City c) Santiago
3.
A working group announced this week will look at what? a) freedom camping b) the pay gap c) water quality
4.
Which Pacific Island was not part of PM Jacinda Ardern’s travel schedule last week? a) Niue b) Samoa c) Fiji
5.
PM Ardern has announced plans to remove restrictions on what in some Pacific Islands? a) pension eligibility b) employment schemes c) adoption
6.
Who will replace National List MP Steven Joyce in Parliament after his resignation? a) Maureen Pugh b) Agnes Loheni
c) Nicola Willis
7.
What did Steven Joyce say he wanted to do in the future? a) work in the technology and export sector b) an international posting c) invest in unmanned aerial objects
8.
Before 2017 when was the last time Labour spend more than National on election advertising? a) 2005 b) 2008 c) 2011
9.
Which annual International Day of awareness was marked this week? a) Clean Air b) Women’s c) Yellow-Eyed Penguin
10.
What was the naming blunder on a welcome sign when the PM arrived in Tonga? a) Jacinta b) Jassinda c) Jacaranda Answers: 1. b, 2. c, 3. a, 4. c, 5. a, 6. c, 7. a, 8. b, 9. b, 10. a