Question time
Test your knowledge of the week in politics
1.
Where was Green co-leader James Shaw heading when he was assaulted in Wellington? a) to the gym b) to catch a bus c) to Parliament
2.
James Shaw’s attacker allegedly shouted something about what? a) 1080 b) the United Nations c) a capital gains tax
3.
Over what issue did NZ First MP Shane Jones berate Spark’s head, Simon Moutter? a) the Huawei 5G issue b) customer service c) broadband in the regions
4.
What did school students march in protest against on Friday? a) Climate change b) Student loans c) A review of Tomorrow’s Schools
5.
Which band joined a protest against the Ihumatao housing development? a) Fat Freddy’s Drop b) Herbs c) Pussy Riot
6.
What date has Pike River Reentry Minister Andrew Little announced for going back into the mine? a) April 15 b) May 3 c) May 17
7.
To which organisation did police refer a complaint about National Party donations? a) The Serious Fraud Office b) The Office of the Auditor General c) The Electoral Commission
8.
Which disease has Health Minister David Clark warned people to get vaccinated against? a) Mumps b) Meningococcal c) Measles 9.
Where did Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern launch a plan to develop hydrogen energy? a) Christchurch b) New Plymouth c) Greymouth 10.
How many women fronted a parliamentary committee to ask for breast-cancer drugs a) two b) five c) 10
Answers: 1. c, 2. b, 3. a, 4. a, 5. c, 6. b, 7. a, 8. c, 9. b, 10. c