The Knuckleheads vs Politicians debate
On Thursday May 9th, the annual EPMU media freedom debate will be held in the Backbencher. These debates are to raise money for the Media Safety and Solidarity Fund which provides support to journalists and other media workers under threat in the Asia-Pacific region. Just a month ago three Pakistani journalists were murdered in a single day.
The previous debates have been hilarious. with only vague references to the topic, they are a cross between a roast and a debate.
The moot is “That you can trust a blogger, a lobbyist and a journalist, but not a politician.”
Patrick Gower is chairing the debate, and it is safe to predict there will be as many insults and jokes at his expense, as there will be at the participants.
The knuckleheads team is:
- Myself
- Chris Bishop, lobbyist for Philip Morris
- Andrea Vance, Dominion Post
The politicians team is:
- Annette King
- Tau Henare
- Grant Robertson
If you want a great nights entertainment, then order tickets from Brent Edwards at brent.edwards@radionz.co.nz or 04 817 9564. Tickets are $25 each and turn up after 5 pm for dinner and drinks with the debate starting at 7.30 pm.
The tickets often sell out fast, and the venue gets packed to the brim so I recommend getting in quick.
I’m looking forward to a fun night for a good cause.