Public Election Debates by Oxfam

In the run up to the elections (the New
Zealand elections not the American)
Oxfam New Zealand are hosting a series
of debates for the public to participate in.
The series of debates are taking place in
Auckland and Wellington and will include
politicians from New Zealand’s political
parties.
People who can’t make the debates are
encouraged to send their questions to:
campaigns@oxfam.org.nz

The topics of the election debates are as
follows:

“Tackling Climate Poverty”
Moderator: to be confirmed
Confirmed speakers: Nick Smith
(National), Jeanette Fitzsimons (Greens),
Kath McCabe (ACT), Minister David
Parker (Labour)
Monday October 13 6:00- 7:00 pm
Lecture room WA 220, WA building
Venue: AUT, Wellesley St East Auckland

“Ending Global Poverty and Building a
Safer World”
Moderated by Bill Ralston
Confirmed speakers : Minister Phil Goff
(Labour), Keith Locke (Greens), Kath
McCabe (ACT), National (name tbc)
Tuesday October 21 7:00- 8:00pm
Lecture room WA 220, WA building
Venue: AUT, Wellesley St East Auckland


“Make Trade Fair”
Moderated by Barry Coates, Executive
Director of Oxfam New Zealand
Confirmed speakers: Minister Phil Goff
(Labour), Tim Groser (National), Ken
Graham (Greens),
Tuesday October 14 5:30– 6:30pm
Venue: Lecture Room GBLT2, Government
Buildings, Pipitea Campus,1 Lambton
Quay, Victoria University, Wellington