Test your knowledge of the week in politics
1. What did Speaker Trevor Mallard accuse National leader Simon Bridges of making this week? a. Mischief b. Barnyard noises c. Animal noises
2. For what length of time was Nelson MP Nick Smith suspended from Parliament this week? a. 12 hours b. 24 hours c. A week
3. Education Minister Chris Hipkins is proposing that changes to the name of a university in future be approved by what? a. The Minister of Education b. Parliament c. A student referendum
4. What target does the Zero Carbon Bill Set for reduction of biological methane by 2030? a. 5 per cent b. 8 per cent c. 10 per cent
5. Health Minister David Clark appointed former Director General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi as what this week? a. Chairwoman of Waikato DHB b. Commissioner to replace the Waikato DHB c. Ministerial ambassador to all DHBs
6. Where is Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visiting next week? a. France b. Singapore c. Both
7. Which company dispensed gifts to more MPs than any other according to the latest Register of MPs’ Pecuniary Interests? a. Westpac b. Sky City c. Air New Zealand
8. What will be completed before the referendum at the next election on legalising cannabis for recreational use? a. A law that will be triggered only if the referendum supports it b. A draft law approved by Labour, the Greens and New Zealand First. c. Pledges by political parties
9. Who is arriving in New Zealand tomorrow for a visit? a. Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong b. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres c. Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne
10. Who did Jacinda Ardern say was nearby when Clarke Gayford proposed to her? a. Baby Neve b. Her sister c. A diplomatic protection squad officer.
Answers: 1. b, 2. b, 3. b, 4. c, 5. b, 6. c, 7. a, 8. b, 9. b, 10. c