Question time
Test your knowledge of the week in politics
1.
Who described Sir Michael Cullen as a “hired gun” because of his defence of the Tax Working Group report? a) National’s Finance spokeswoman Amy Adams b) National leader Simon Bridges c) Act leader David Seymour
2.
How much is Sir Michael Cullen being paid as chair of the working group? a) up to $540 a day b) up to $1060 a day c) nothing, payment ended when the report was delivered
3.
Which former MP is the subject of a new biography? a) Dame Annette King b) Dame Tariana Turia c) Sir Michael Cullen
4.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was previously head of what non-governmental group? a) Unicef New Zealand b) International Union of Socialist Youth c) Save the Children NZ
5.
An old law prohibiting what was repealed this week? a) livestock on main streets b) witchcraft c) blasphemy 6. What reason did jihadi Mark Taylor give for staying with Islamic State so long? a) the pay b) the group’s courtesy and manners c) the promise of promotion
7.
Where did Ardern say was the nearest NZ embassy for Mark Taylor to get help from? a) Iraq b) New Zealand c) Turkey
8.
What will Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman’s new member’s bill do? a) increase taxpayer funding of political parties b) ban donations of more than $15,000 c) lower the threshold for parties to get into Parliament to 4 per cent
9.
What is the Government cracking down on? a) rodeos b) fireworks c) ticket scalping
10.
What significant day was marked yesterday. a) International Teddy Bears Day b) International Women’s Day c) International Children’s Day
Answers: Answers: 1. a 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. c 6.b7.c8.c9.c10.b