The Backbencher Gastropub – vote with your tastebuds!
Notorious as the venue of the long-running political TV show Back Benches, the menu boasts an enticing mix of fine local wines, craft beers and delicious dishes priced to attract the quirky mix of MPs, policy workers and discerning voters who dine beneath the curious display of puppets adorning this timeless bar and restaurant.
Feeling the summer heat? The Backbencher Gastropub offers a fantastic summer menu with innovative salads, beverage specials, freshly squeezed juices and homemade sodas to quench your thirst!
Join the Backbencher Party to receive promo prices on tap beers, plus 10% off Backbencher gear, 10% off dining and 10% off at our Espresso Shop Cellarvate.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Lucy Newrick
General Manager
The Summer Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand
Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Summer Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!
Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024! Each bundle includes: an Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Portable Pizza Oven, Ooni Karu 2 Carry Cover, Ooni 12" Perforated Peel, Ooni Digital Infrared Thermometer and an Ooni Cookbook: Cooking with Ooni. The more answers you enter correctly, the higher your chance of winning. For more information and to submit your answers, click here
The Team at Stuff
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.6% Nah - not for me
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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