Test your knowledge of the week in politics

1.

Transport Minister Phil Twyford said the cost of Labour’s 10-year transport plan would be equivalent to a) a cup of coffee a week b) a magazine subscription c) a full tank of gas a month

2.

Hospital bosses warned Health Minister David Clark of chronic underfunding in which area? a) alcohol and drug treatment b) suicide prevention c) elective surgery

3.

Who is the Associate Conservation Minister? a) Eugenie Sage b) Julie-Anne Genter c) Nanaia Mahuta

4.

A law change wiped historical convictions for what? a) anti-nuclear protesting b) homosexual acts c) leaking sensitive documents

5.

What was at fault which caused a compulsory recall of

50,000 cars? a) Brake pedals b) Airbags c) Tinted windows

6.

Which Green MP urged the Labour-led Government to make medical cannabis available to more patients? a) Jan Logie b) Golriz Ghahraman c) Chloe Swarbrick

7.

Where was Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran while Radio NZ bosses were being grilled over her meeting with former executive Carol Hirschfeld? a) On holiday in Bali b) At the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast c) In hospital

8.

Which National MP has drafted a contempt law? a) Amy Adams b) Todd Mulller c) Chris Finlayson

9.

Tim Keating, who has resigned, was chief of which public organisation? a) New Zealand Police b) Defence Force c) Government Communications and Security Bureau

10.

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced a series of initiatives from his Provincial Growth Fund in which area this week? a) Whanganui b) Wairarapa c) Taranaki

Answers: 1a.2a.3a.4b.5b.6c.7b. 8c.9b.10c.