TOPICS:

1. ETS DEADLINE: On Thursday, the nation's new Emissions Trading Scheme comes into force. While the scheme has fewer teeth than originally planned, farmers plan to fight the new scheme until the end. Will the ETS unfairly hit us in the pocket? Or is it the cost of playing our part on the world stage?

1. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: Cuts to Early Childhood Education has left several centres considering leaving the "20 hours free" scheme. And if they do—those costs get passed onto parents. Are we doing our youngest citizens a disservice by not funding early childhood education? Or do child care centres need to find new ways of adjusting to the funding changes?

1. SOAPBOX: We have a segment called SOAPBOX—where a member of the public has time to speak out on a particular topic important to them. SOAPBOX GUEST—JAMES BARBER—CO-COVENER OF THE GREENS @ VIC. He is speaking on the labelling of pork products: "The Pork industry is beginning to label its products 100% NZ Welfare approved. Which they are; but this form of welfare still contains the use of sow crates and farrowing crates. So the pork industry is trying to counteract the negative publicity of last year, by effectively misleading the public." We will come to the panel for comment.

1. SMOKING IN PRISON: Corrections' Minister Judith Collins would like to see Prisons smoke free. Is this the right move? Is it even possible to police? And do prisoners have the right to a legal product?

1. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: On June 29, 1990—New Zealand and the World's first female Anglican bishop was appointed. Dr. Penny Jamieson's ordination did not come without controversy.

1. MOST TRUSTED: Readers Digest has ranked Willie Apiata as our most trusted New Zealander. Politicians rank far lower. Who would you vote as the most trusted Kiwi? (NOTE: This is a short panel.)

1. QUIZ: We have a small quiz at the end of the show. It is a couple of questions on the shows topics. It is meant to be quick and fun. Plus, you if you're the winner you get a prize.

1. LAST WORD: We are giving each one of the panellists 30 seconds to say what is on their mind. You may talk about whatever is on your mind. It could be about a personal story you would like to share or a particular piece of legislation that you are working on…or it could be a final word about one of the previous topics…or it could be about a pet project you would like to see come to fruition. You have 30 seconds to say whatever is on your mind! You will be timed for fairness.

THIS WEEK ON BACK BENCHES: Watch Wallace Chapman, Damian Christie, the Back Benches Panel and special guests discuss the week's hottest topics!

ETS DEADLINE: On Thursday, the nation's new Emissions Trading Scheme comes into force. While the scheme has fewer teeth than originally planned, farmers plan to fight the new scheme until the end. Will the ETS unfairly hit us in the pocket? Or is it the cost of playing our part on the world stage?

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: Cuts to Early Childhood Education has left several centres considering leaving the "20 hours free" scheme. And if they do—those costs get passed onto parents. Are we doing our youngest citizens a disservice by not funding early childhood education? Or do child care centres need to find new ways of adjusting to the funding changes?

Join us for a night of LIVE pub politics from the Backbencher Pub: Wednesday, 30^th of June. Our Panel: ACT MP John Boscawen, Green MP Metiria Turei, Labour MP David Parker, and National MP Tim Macindoe.