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[Inruin]

I'm just saying that it has nothing to do with her resignation. Suspended from parliament I would think isn't a big deal. It's like a manager in football being suspended from being in the dugout. She did something wrong. She got punished for it. Move on.

I'm saying it played a part. It's not something that happens often at all. And there are reasons for the rules which she broke as political editor. It certainly added more pressure to her

 

[MaybeTop8]

I'm saying it played a part. It's not something that happens often at all. And there are reasons for the rules which she broke as political editor. It certainly added more pressure to her

How about we see what Maiki has to say - here's her statement:

 

[defensivebomb]

Nicola Willis obviously has no values if indeed Maiki did apologize the day after. Willis could say publicly that there was an apology and this incident is between The journalist (Burr) and Maiki.

TBF, it’s not just the Minister and Burr that get offended by racist / homophobic comments. It’s anyone nearby

If you’ve ever been at a social event where someone does this, it’s really uncomfortable to witness it

Whether it is a hit job or not, politicians did not put those words into her mouth

In any case, as you say, she’s resigned so we can all move on

 

[MaybeTop8]

TBF, it’s not just the Minister and Burr that get offended by racist / homophobic comments. It’s anyone nearby

If you’ve ever been at a social event where someone does this, it’s really uncomfortable to witness it

Whether it is a hit job or not, politicians did not put those words into her mouth

In any case, as you say, she’s resigned so we can all move on

Well no db, because the resignation is a symptom of the hit job that is conveniently ignored by "moving on".

Context is everything. Maiki's done her bit, that's all out there, she's owned up and apologised, resigned.

As for the rest - well, burr's comment seems to have been conveniently hidden away by the same people that have brought this to light, and there's a WHOLE bunch of linkages associated with Ani O'Brien, that tell a different tale.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Are you defending Tony Veitch. That guy is a real cunt.

No. She’s a real bitch… are you defending her

Im saying everyone in a high profile position, if their position becomes untenable, as she has admitted herself, faces consequences.

 

[juju]

I'm not sure that pushing boundaries can or should be used as an excuse for her behavior. Being suspended from parliament as a political editor surely has implications

Who leaked this a year later to Stuff who broke the story only recently?

Maybe take a look into that? - read Dirty Politics and stop being so sanctimonious...

 

[Inruin]

Who leaked this a year later to Stuff who broke the story only recently?

Maybe take a look into that? - read Dirty Politics and stop being so sanctimonious...

Perhaps read my posts before replying all sanctimonious like.

 

[defensivebomb]

As for the rest - well, burr's comment seems to have been conveniently hidden away by the same people that have brought this to light

If there was any truth to Burr making comments, I’d be more than happy for him to suffer the same fate

 

[MaybeTop8]

The influence of Grenon - another culture war headline

 

[defensivebomb]

Bring back Sainbury

It’s all been downhill since he left

 

[juju]

Sounds pretty horrific -Should of posted a trigger warning for our right wing brethren here TBH...

Senior National MP Simeon Brown alleged TVNZ reporters “aggressively” pursued an interview with chief whip Stuart Smith - who was refusing to answer questions about his role in speculation that Luxon was losing support from the National caucus.

He claimed they “aggressively banged on his door for several minutes”.

 

[tyrael]

No. She’s a real bitch… are you defending her

I've said my part on her. You can read into it how you wish.

Comparing her to Tony V is not the same.

 

[MaybeTop8]

I've said my part on her. You can read into it how you wish.

Comparing her to Tony V is not the same.

Wiz knows this. Wiz is being dishonest as usual, he's trolling.

 

[MaybeTop8]

No. She’s a real bitch… are you defending her

Im saying everyone in a high profile position, if their position becomes untenable, as she has admitted herself, faces consequences.

Your hatred of women coming out again. No wonder you support Tony Veitch.

 

[Noitall]

TBF, it’s not just the Minister and Burr that get offended by racist / homophobic comments. It’s anyone nearby

If you’ve ever been at a social event where someone does this, it’s really uncomfortable to witness it

Whether it is a hit job or not, politicians did not put those words into her mouth

In any case, as you say, she’s resigned so we can all move on

Also in reading her statement it would be interesting to know the context of what’s gone on with Sherman responding to remarks that she deems were personal and inappropriate to her that evening. Gives the impression that she moved on and it’s been dragged up? Sounds like a social function where alcohol is probably present and it’s loosened up a few