She certainly is not winning any popularity or integrity contest with the journalists :
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/a...ectid=12309329
"It's not affecting the ministries he's responsible for, so why should she become involved, she asks? It's the bigger, donations picture involving the Serious Fraud Office that she should worry about, because it's only a matter of time before this will affect the Government she's responsible for. The monkey approach shows who's really in charge, but she can't forever remain deaf, blind and mute to what's going on around her - the longer she floats above it
the more she's seen as a snowflake."
She IS a snowflake - and the more she attempts to protect the toxic Winston, the more she will be revealed to be that and the better for National.
And voters are rapidly coming to the realization she is BUT another grubby politician :
https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...-disillusioned
“Delivery has been the biggest issue for this government. They have failed on delivering on their big promises of inequality and housing,” Edwards says. “Labour may struggle to mobilise their fanbase come the next election; people are beginning to suspect this government is more interested in style over substance. And the gloss has definitely come off Ardern.”
Housing? BIG FAIL.
Equality? BIG FAIL.
Rule of Law? BIG FAIL.
Keeping promises? BIG FAIL.
No Tax increases? BIG FAIL.
Maori issues? BIG FAIL.