And yet their so-called "mandate" sees them driving major constitutional change irrespective of what the people might think or say. We've also heard this week that we've spent over $1 billion on emergency housing in the past five years or so. There is no doubt in my mind that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is travelling the globe promoting herself, not New Zealand, says Bruce Cotterill. But when trust is lost, mistruths creep in and people find a less-than-ethical way to get around a problem, then corruption is where you end up. He is the author of the book, The Best Leaders Don't Shout.

Source: Stuff July 02, 2022 06:42 UTC