A loquacious jockey-turned-hospitality-owner, Molloy registered 21.7% in the survey, conducted by the reputable pollster Curia, as revealed in the NZ Herald. That puts him precisely on par with Manukau councillor Efeso Collins, who had been expected to lead the field. A veteran of the Auckland hospitality scene, Molloy has flown consistently at the flame of controversy, and last night was no exception. Castigating the media for “disinformation” that suggested a potential split vote the centre-right, Molloy practised attack lines on his opponents. Finally, promising a “slugfest”, Molloy took aim at Collins: “If anybody sights Efeso, he’s an endangered species – there’s space on the wall.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 17, 2022 04:27 UTC