Test your knowledge of the week in politics

1.

Who said Australia’s deportation policies were “venal politics”? a) NZ First leader Winston Peters b) Green MP Golriz Ghahraman c) Justice Minister Andrew Little

2.

What milestone did NZ First mark this week? a) Its 20th anniversary b) Its 25th anniversary c) Its 30th anniversary

3.

Which countries is UK having free trade talks with? a) Canada, Australia and NZ b) Japan, Canada and the US c) Australia, US and NZ

4.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson is considering letting local councils do what? a) Run prisons b) Charge bike fees to fund cycleways c) Raise money in ways other than rates

5.

Which MP criticised the use of council funds for a statue of Papatu¯a¯nuku? a) Act leader David Seymour b) NZ First MP Shane Jones c) National MP Paul Goldsmith

6.

What kind of visa has been issued to far-right Canadians Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux? a) Tourist visa b) Visitor visa c) Specific Work visa

7.

Where does Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones say should have mining? a) The West Coast b) The Coromandel c) Northland

8.

Which public sector union has warned of “torrid” pay negotiations? a) New Zealand Nurses Organisation b) PSA c) Police Association

9.

New Zealand will increase its refugee quota to what number by 2020? a) 1000 b) 1500 c) 500

10.

Which former Ma¯ori Party co-leader has been appointed to head Te Wa¯nanga o Aotearoa? a) Te Ururoa Flavell b) Dame Tariana Turia c) Marama Fox

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