New Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern and her deputy, Kelvin Davis. Photo: Getty ImagesMr English was careful not to dismiss Ms Ardern, saying it was important to respect the Leader of the Opposition. He expected Ms Ardern would be skilled at debating. Ms Ardern will take 72 hours to do a stocktake of Labour's campaign plan and indicated some policy changes were afoot. Ms Ardern refused to discuss Ms Turei's confession or whether she believed the Green Party was eating into Labour's vote.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 01, 2017 19:52 UTC