The apology in full

Below is a full text of John Key’s apology this morning: Firstly, let me say what a tremendous honour and privilege it is to be a member of this parliament. I entered politics because, like all members, I wanted to make a difference and make our country a better place. I am in awe of…

A new asset sales plan?

A meeting, somewhere in Wellington: David Shearer: People, we have a problem. We have been banging the “no asset sales” drum for the better part of two years, and still the polls are flat. Why don’t they like us?David Cunliffe: Speak for yourself. Grant Robertson: Forget the polls. Everything that happened before now has been a prelude…