The "Great Debate" was held at the Sprig and Fern Wallace St on Tuesday 23rd August 2011 in front of a packed crowd of Motueka residents. The pre-election debate was organised by Our Town Motueka and concentrated largely on issues affecting local people.
The speakers were National's Chris Auchinvole, Labour's Damien O'Connor and the Green's Kevin Hague.
The discussions has serious moments of thought provoking debate and also lighter moments helped by the debate "referee" John Tamihere.
Photos below give a good taste of the evening.
John Tamihere
The Green Party's Kevin Hague
Labour's Damien O'Connor
National's Chris Auchinvole
The Sprig and Fern in Wallace St, Motueka was the perfect venue for this important debate. Standing room only.
John Tamihere injected humour at regular intervals ensuring the debate never became too dry.
Local media covered the debate with keen interest.
The performance of each speaker was rated using a very simple straw poll using the loadest cheer system. The winner received a rigger of Sprig and Fern beer.
After the debate wound up, Sue and Peter Fry were thanked for their help in staging this unique event.
Our Town Motueka's John Murphy and Howie Timms reflect after the event.
Sue and Peter from The Sprig and Fern Motueka were happy to assist in hosting this pre-election debate.
(Photo credit - David Letsche - DavidLetschePhotography.co.nz)
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