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<i>Nick Smith</i>: When there's no success like failure
Making mistakes is the latest management fad. But will it work in politics?
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Hide won't contest general election
Rodney Hide will retain his ministerial portfolios but won't stand for Act in November's general election. New Act Party leader Dr Don Brash made the announcement at a press coference this afternoon, also revealing that John Boscawen would
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Act accepts Brash as leader
In the wake of Rodney Hide's resignation, the Act party has unanimously voted to accept Don Brash as leader.
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Independent MP Hone Harawira spent $43,000 on travel in three months
Harawira spent nearly as much as the entire Maori Party's bill of $44,410.
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Brash coup 'positive for Act', for NZ
Outgoing Act leader Rodney Hide described a successful leadership coup by former National leader Dr Don Brash as "positive for Act and positive for the country" as he announced his resignation today.
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Audrey Young: Audacious Act takeover an issue for National
The way Rodney Hide has accepted his fate has set an example to the board.