As a consequence, the prevailing energy of the year’s first press conference was defensive crouch. Luxon, Judith Collins and Winston Peters gave the distinct impression of three ministers who knew they were doing something wrong. We know more about Judith Collins’ reading habits (she likes The Economist, in case you cared) than her rationale for the deployment. The train wreck of a press conference the announcement to join America’s latest war was simply glorious. Yes, Judith.

Source: The Guardian January 29, 2024 21:46 UTC