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Peters labels Bridges' response to corruption allegations 'pathetic'
Peters of Bridges: "Have you ever seen somebody who has no qualities of leadership?"
Peters of Bridges: "Have you ever seen somebody who has no qualities of leadership?"
COMMENT: Govt is taking a more controlling approach to engagement with the treaty partner.
Shane Jones has come under harsh criticism recently for his attacks on private business.
'They just need to lay an egg and get it done'.
The Coalition has won some praise, but there is a feeling the Government is underdone.
Cabinet Ministers were rated on their portfolio performance on a 1-5 scale.
Political uncertainty has contributed to the current level of business confidence.
COMMENT: Politicians are increasingly using immigration as a political football.
COMMENT: There's no sign of NZ First's anti-Asian itch infecting the body politic.
It's no surprise that proposal showing party is still anti-immigration came out at AGM.
The shape of Parliament has changed since the last MMP review was held in 2012.
The Human Rights Commission and the Refugee Council are sceptical of the proposed bill.
COMMENT: As acting PM Peters was widely seen as a success. Ardern just looks rattled.
New Zealand First bill will force refugees and migrants to sign up to NZ values.
Peters take another swing at the National leader on his home turf of Tauranga
The motion was hotly debated at party's annual convention.
Banking in regional New Zealand was front and centre at NZ First's national conference
Joseph Parker was the surprise speaker at New Zealand First's annual convention.
Peters told Parliament National invited him to event - but now he says he can't recall.
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is holding the post-Cabinet press conference today.
Acting PM says National invited him to top cop's promotion. Not us, say Nats.
COMMENT: Tax was a big part of Jacinda Ardern's campaign in 2017 and will be again.
Forestry minister Shane Jones has been seeking more investment in New Zealand industry.
COMMENT: NZ First has won a huge amount from Coalition's budget, now it's time for action.
Australia now has a similar law and the UK this week doubled jail time for attackers.
"Partnership" has been replaced with the word "bridge" in name of Government's new agency.
COMMENT: If National is true to form it will adopt Labour's plan. So how good is the plan?
EDITORIAL: Coalition Govt is not at crisis level, but Kiwis need to see genuine cohesion.
Labour ministers fall in line with Peters' request not to talk of "Labour-led Government."