Political Showdown: Labour's Tamati Coffey v National's Sarah Dowie

December 6, 2017

Political Showdown puts politicians from different sides of the House together, getting them to ask each other the big questions of the week.

Political Showdown puts politicians from different sides of the House together, getting them to ask each other the big questions of the week.

In Round Two, National's Sarah Dowie of Invercargill took on Labour's Tamati Coffey of Waiariki. 

What are your thoughts on Shane Jones’ proposal of work-for-the-dole?

Surgical mesh is to be banned in Australia, should it be banned in New Zealand too? Why or why not? 

The team discuss if the $40K paid to departing politicians is part of a wider issue.

Should politicians be paid $3,000 a week after the election, even if they're not working?

Andrew Little said there are too many people in jail and New Zealand's bail laws may need to be looked a t, is this a soft stance on crime?

Polytechnics are in a fragile state as enrolments are dropping, what should be done?

What is the biggest issue currently facing your electorate? 

Should the government introduce measures to tackle single-use plastics?

What is your favourite phrase or word in Te Reo Maori?


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