I think her biggest problem is Winnie First.
His bad-faith court publicity stunt will long be remembered ... I guess it was him making a mistake and cashing in over many years superannuation payments he was not entitled to - but instead of acknowledging the mistake and repenting he is coming out swinging against the taxpayer because officials informed the relevant ministers (as they should have) about the situation .... I guess really - how low can a politician sink?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political...have-been-made
I thought only bullies like Trump would try to abuse the justice system this way, but at the end - Peters is just another populist. Never mind about the people - it is all about him. Winston First. Seems to come with the colors.Quote:
Ms Casey (the crown's lawyer) told the court it was "extraordinary" that the deputy prime minister would suggest the civil servants had been acting in bad faith.
She pointed out that Mr Hughes was charged with promoting public standards of integrity and Mr Boyle was "the longest serving chief executive in the public service".
"These are extremely serious allegations to be made by anyone, but for them to be made by the deputy prime minister acting in whatever capacity is extraordinary."
She told the court the claim was "entirely without foundation" and the NZ First leader had provided no evidence to back it up.
But then - never in NZ history did a coalition government with Winnie in it get a second term. I don't expect this time will be different.