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Contested 8 races — 4 elected 4 not elected
Both commissioners will stay in their roles while Goldsmith considers an appeal.
The High Court has found Paul Goldsmith’s controversial appointment of Stephen Rainbow and that of Melissa Derby were unlawful.
The Act Party minister is happy to give you a lift home, but please try not to throw up in her car. Act’s Karen Chhour is the kind of person you could imagine yourself drinking with in someone’s garage, spinning yarns about life in the state system over the low hum of a beer fridge.
Rolling Luxon chatter only coming from those who always want some excitement' - minister.
Meanwhile, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the PM was a “very intelligent guy” and a “decent New Zealander who’s doing a great job”.
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