Editorial: Lessons in shameful leak sagaROSS SETFORD/NZPA Ombudsman Ron Paterson has slammed Paula Rebstock's inquiry into leaks at MFAT. It is no better for State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie, who employed her and failed to intervene when he might have. Clearly that is justified, and the State Services Commission should pay up promptly. OPINION: Ombudsman Ron Paterson has put a full stop on a long and ugly saga: the witch-hunt for leakers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Rebstock told Paterson that dozens of others backed the sentiment, and that it was clear from her interview with Leask.

Source: Stuff June 23, 2016 17:02 UTC