The target of the New Zealand First minister is Kiwibank's new responsible business banking policy. READ MORE:* Shane Jones: Kiwibank board has gone bonkers* Kiwibank profits slips almost 20% despite increased business and home lending* At 18, Kiwibank still has only 4 per cent of the market. His woke line continues the theme set by leader Winston Peters who paints New Zealand First as a defender of common sense against the "woke pixie dust” of Labour and the Greens. The bank's current or potential business from companies involved in the newly banned industries was likely to have been relatively small. A socially responsible policy would not hurt its chances, at least under a Labour-led government.

Source: Stuff July 23, 2020 15:56 UTC