How good is your knowledge of the week in politics?

1.

What country announced this week it would confer a top honour on Helen Clark? a) Bahrain b) France c) Japan

2.

Jacinda Ardern will meet with Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull on Sunday, over what meal? a) Brunch b) Lunch c) Dinner

3.

Police Minister Stuart Nash backed off recruiting police from overseas after which colleague raised concerns about how they would interact with Maori? a) Nanaia Mahuta b) Willie Jackson c) Kelvin Davis

4.

National has called for a diplomat from what country to be expelled over “hate speech”? a) Israel b) Iran c) India

5.

According to Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway what will be top of agenda for Jacinda Ardern when she meets Malcolm Turnbull?

a) A pathway to citizenship for Kiwi expats

b) Australia deporting noncitizens to New Zealand

c) The refugee crisis on Manus Island

6.

Who is National’s new transport spokesperson? a) Simon Bridges b) Paula Bennett c) Judith Collins

7.

Who is National’s new mental health spokesperson? a) Matt Doocey b) Paula Bennett c) Jonathan Coleman

8.

The World Economic Forum ranked NZ where in the world on gender equality? a) 1st b) 7th c) 9th

9.

Bill English this week criticised Labour’s approach to social policy as what? a) Pre-internet b) Post-truth c) Spend first, question later

10.

Veterans Minister Ron Mark told an RSA audience to expect Government funding after he talked with the Prime Minister when? a) During coalition negotiations b) At a Cabinet meeting c) On stage at an RSA function

Answers

1. C, 2. A, 3. A, 4. B, 5. C, 6. C, 7. A, 8. C,

9. A, 10. C