13 days ago
The Spinoff
Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation, prompting a leadership battle within Labour ahead of October’s election. / Stewart Sowman-LundMichael WoodPaying: $4The current transport minister seems like a decent bloke – and that could be what the country wants and needs. Perhaps most importantly, he’s the current finance minister and this year’s election will be won or lost on the cost of living. / Duncan GreiveAndrew LittlePaying: $11.50Ardern’s predecessor as Labour leader, and a minister who has proven an ability to take the weight of multiple major portfolios, Little is the only known quantity as leader in the parliamentary Labour party. As housing minister, she orchestrated the overhaul of KiwiBuild and has been front and centre of other lower profile housing policy announcements.
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