ZERO BUDGET: The Government’s budget will be revealed this week and they’ve promised a zero (or at least near zero) budget. So, what does that mean? Does a zero budget mean zero growth? We’re in a new age of austerity—people have given up the little extras but should the government do the same? Or should they be doing a little more spending to improve the economy? Where are the cuts going to be made? Are they surgical cuts? Or are the cuts too deep for kiwis?
A GOOD EDUCATION: In the new budget will be changes to the Education sector. They’re promising quality over quantity with increased class sizes the end result. What makes a quality teacher? How do we retain and reward great teachers? What is more beneficial—lower class sizes or better teachers? And how much impact do a few extra students make to a classroom?
Join us for a night of LIVE pub politics from the Backbencher Pub: Wednesday, 23rd of May. Our Panel: Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman, Labour MP David Cunliffe, and National MP Todd McClay.
Please note there has been a change on the panel. National MP Nick Smith will now be on the panel with David Cunliffe and Russel Norman.
I’m sure you’ll have no trouble getting email confirmation from the former minister
Thanks for the most excellent of political shows.
Your team should be rightly pleased and proud of yourselves for the quality show you have sent our way.
Will be sorley missed.
Will Trevor Mallard turn up for any of the last remianing episodes so that he might be served live on tv? Whats the chances this gets me banned? BTW, cross posted at Whale Oil.
“BTW, cross posted at Whale Oil.”
Was at the pub today for lunch. Whether I make it for an episode will depend on leave and other appointments.
Trevor should keep moving between safe houses and stay one step ahead of the agents on his tail.