Kate Hawkesby: Labour are laser-focused on keeping power. But can you trust them?

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Mar 14, 2023 · 3m

I said yesterday that I worry we care more about having a Prime Minister who looks like someone you could have a beer with, than caring about leadership, economic responsibility or policies.

The electorate fell head over heels in love with a smiling friendly looking Jacinda Ardern, until her ideology started to bite, then everyone freaked out and she was gone.

In came smiley friendly looking Chris Hipkins. “Just a boy from the Hutt!” the media exclaimed with glee, Chippy! Guy next door vibes. Innocuous looking.

We seemingly instantly forgot and forgave all his time as Police Minister…