Political scientist Jon Johansson made NZ First chief of staffKEVIN STENT / SUNDAY STAR TIMES Political scientist Jon Johansson, is the new chief of staff for NZ First. Victoria University senior political lecturer Jon Johansson has been appointed chief of staff for NZ First. It comes after the party's former chief of staff, David Broome, was let go. Peters is in the process of appointing several senior staff - Johansson is the first official appointment since NZ First signed a coalition deal with Labour. The appointment means Johansson will have to resign his post at Victoria University.

Source: Stuff October 30, 2017 02:48 UTC