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@canefan said in NZ Politics:
@dogmeat said in NZ Politics:
RNZ is reporting that Nikki Kaye will announce today that she is stepping down from politics and will not stand in Akl Central.
Man wouldn't mind having the National Party's signwriting contract.
Deputy Leader to gone in 72 hrs.
Sounds like Amy Adams will leave too
The 'experience' factor is boiling down to Crusher and Brownlee.
Brownlee IMO is one of those 'hangers on' that only appears to know about things through longevity. I do know that he isn't thought of very highly among those that have had to work under him as a minister.
I'm surprised that Crusher didn't pick someone with less baggage than Gerry. -
Nikki Kaye's statement is an obvious cover up too...
“I have spent most of my adult life serving the public and the National Party. This is personally the right time for me to leave. Cancer has taught me that life can change in a moment and I am ready for the next chapter,” Kaye said.
She said she was still set to get a senior role from Collins.
“I made the decision not to stand for Leader or Deputy on Monday and I offered my support to Judith prior to the caucus vote. While Judith made it clear to me that I would be part of her Senior leadership team and Education spokesperson, I am ready to retire.”
“I believe Judith is absolutely the right leader for the Party at this time and I will be supporting Judith and the Party to win this election. New Zealand needs National.”How can you go from 'keen as', and newly appointed deputy to 'this is the right time to go' if something hasn't changed drastically in your outlook.
She knows that she has played the game and lost. Simple as that. Destined to be a drone if she stays.
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The 'experience' pitch has gone out the window. Not quite sure how National can make a strong case to having the personnel to do a much better job than Labour (apart from some of the nun-ties in Labour).
Collins, Brownlee and waaaay down the pecking order, Nick Smith are about the only publicly recognised names left.
When your numbers 1, 2 and 3 from the last shadow cabinet are gone it is a hard sell.
Saying that, one good topic left in the open for Crusher to attack on and the picture could change.
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Adams and Kaye were supposedly pulling Mullers strings.
Can sort of understand it - obviously not part of Collins' clique - Adams had already announced her retirement from politics and only came back for her boy and Kaye - well she's true she has had the cancer scare but really she's doing a Paula Bennett.
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@Godder said in NZ Politics:
@canefan Woodhouse has a Masters in Health Administration and was a CEO of a private hospital, so he wasn't exactly unqualified.
I thought he was good. Just made a silly mistake and paid the price for it. He'll be back
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@Mokey said in NZ Politics:
Local MPs will probably still get their seats, but it's hard to see people giving their party vote to National. ACT could benefit. Or NZF. Which means that bloody phoenix will rise again.
I think you win find that kiwis like to keep whoever is in power in check. There will be a fair few in the 'swing' that vote on that basis.
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https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12348768
Judith is not wasting any time
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@canefan said in NZ Politics:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12348768
Judith is not wasting any time
"... crush ..."
... how many times is that going to appear in headlines about JudyC?
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