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Back Benches - Christchurch Earthquake Special
Television (Full Length Episode) – 2011
In this episode of political panel show Back Benches, New Zealand politicians discuss and debate issues relating to the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Presenters Wallace Chapman and Damian Christie are joined by panelists Darren Hughes (Labour MP), Peter Dunne (United Future Leader), Gareth Hughes (Green Party MP) and John Hayes (National MP). Filmed live only weeks after the disaster, emotions are running high and debate kicks off easily. This heated atmosphere extends to presenters Chapman and Christie. The duo share several tense moments as they attempt to juggle a slightly chaotic broadcast.
One aspect about the Christchurch earthquake and the ongoing impact is the amount of people leaving the city. Up to 70,000 people are leaving the city. What are we going to do to encourage them back?– Presenter Wallace Chapman asks the panel a question
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