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Contested 6 races — 2 elected 4 not elected
He's largely keeping his views to himself.
With all but one current councillor seeking re-election, the country’s second largest region could be in for another tumultuous term. Unlikely alliances, double-crossings, accusations of stalking, racism and privacy breaches plagued Northland Regional Council (NRC) this term.
Minister's vow to 'exterminate' problems led to union fears that staff may be fired.
Pressure from coalition partners may see NZ First abandon its stance on the Regulatory Standards Bill, raising questions about principle versus survival. At the recent New Zealand First Convention, Shane Jones criticised “David Seymour’s regulatory bill”, but implied that NZ First will enable it to pass. Despite his attempt to shift responsibility onto Act, the bill was drafted by the coalition government after cabinet policy approvals, introduced as a government bill, and all coalition partners needed to agree to its content.
Shane Jones has already been seen, and reported on, as the ‘de facto deputy leader’, Winston Peters said - now he steps officially takes up the mantle.
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