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Stobo Joins NZ First for Botany | Auckland News
Craig Stobo, ex-head of the Financial Markets Authority and now a NZ First candidate for Botany, is making a bold political comeback after stepping down amid controversy over comments deemed a breach of public service impartiality. He insists his remarks were private and necessary, and he’s moved on from that chapter. Drawn to Winston Peters’ leadership—especially in foreign affairs—and sharing NZ First’s economic vision, Stobo champions free trade with India, arguing against National’s current deal due to its immigration and investment clauses. While acknowledging China’s vital role, he…
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