Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson this morning complimented new AM Show host Ryan Bridge on going from being a "stupid little kid at school" to a "big star". This morning's interview began with friendly sparring about Jackson's Facebook posts, with Bridge pointing out most have been about National Party leader Judith Collins. Jackson congratulated Bridge on his new role and also wished his predecessor Duncan Garner well. Bridge told Jackson he could remember ringing Jackson when he was at school and joked how he was a "terrible influence". "You were just a stupid little kid at school and now you're a big star," he told Bridge.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 15, 2021 23:37 UTC