Kate Hawkesby: Rob Campbell's sacking could be not only timely, but also for the better

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Mar 1, 2023 · 3m

So just when we thought we may never hear from Sir Ashley again – up he popped yesterday defending the public service. He was claiming they’re all neutral but do we believe him? It probably doesn’t matter because the man in question, Rob Campbell, and his particular lack of neutrality is no longer an issue.. given he’s been sacked.

Not a great week for him having lost his Health NZ gig only then to have rumours swirling of David Parker also being about to swing the axe on his other job as the Environmental Protection Authority Chair too.

So, in a week, two jobs gone, and ironically the firing…