Heeeeeeere’s Paddy!
Some of the ridiculous things claimed by the mainstream media last week over the Labour’s Party list was really disappointing and reminded me how voters need to always be wary of media personalities more interested in putting their so called ‘style’ into the story rather than sticking to the facts.
TV3 Political Editor Paddy Gower is one such media personality.
Now believe it or not I have liked Paddy through the years although that like is now being severely tested. He’s entertaining the way a dog chasing his own tail is entertaining but his claims last week that I had thrown a tantrum because of my placing on the Labour Party list is lazy journalism at best and outright defamation at worst.
Let’s get this straight and for the record, I had every right to question the list particularly when I found out that we didn’t have a Maori in the top 15 and of course to discuss the agreement that I had with the leadership.
Now I couldn’t give a hoot about Paddy Gower’s news deadlines or anyone else’s for that matter the election is still five months away and we are in a fight for the Maori vote. As the new Maori Campaign director a position that I was appointed to four weeks ago, I have to come up with the strategy for the Maori seats, I knew what the criticism was going to be of the list and so I had no choice but to talk with the leadership before the list announcement. It was regretful that the announcement was held up but I was satisfied that we had worked through the issues.
That’s what adults who are genuine about getting real change do, they sit down and talk. I won’t always get what I want for Maori, Pacifica and Working New Zealanders, but I will always negotiate the best I can for them. Now I think the list is very good and an example of this country’s diversity and although I believe Maori should be represented in the top 10 and 15 places I am proud of the two exceptional Maori women who have made the top 20. Willow-Jean Prime and Kiritapu Allan are young leaders for Labour and Maori.
Also if Labour get 32 percent which would make us contenders for Government we could have 12 Maori MP’s. That’s unprecedented in terms of New Zealand political parties and of course I’m presuming we’re going to retain all 6 Maori seats, but that’s a challenge we are all looking forward to.
I have made it clear to our leadership and now want to make it clear to this country that Maori see themselves as partners in Labour and that partnership must be honoured.
So when a media personality like Paddy Gower comes out and attempts to paint my concerns and genuine principles into a tawdry story of personal ambition and unbridled ego, I just roll my eyes.
Labour are in this fight to win it, because of the homeless stuck in motels, the family who can’t move out of the garage and the young men and women who can’t find minimum wage jobs and need us to find solutions now.
There was a tantrum thrown last week, but it wasn’t from me, it was Paddy Gower trying to get your attention with school playground tactics. Expect this nonsense all the way through to the election where ratings matter more than your right to make informed decisions as voters.
Most of the brave truth seeking journalists have been culled up to this date IE John Campbell and the journalists who fronted the 3D show…ect I believe the direction of the narrative will originate from the National party down to the main stream media political/news shows and nationals desires will be paramount . This also encompasses radio.They will try to turn all opposition parties against each other which will probably be there only/best chance to remain in power.
Notice they are trying to bait Winston already, just hope he doesn’t bite to hard to often ?
They will be trying to get him take his eye off the ball, especially the Chipmunk who actually rates himself ?
cant stand paddy gower he is one big a….. kisser and he hasn’t been the same since john took him on a overseas trip I wonder what happened
It’s ok @ MICHELLE. You can ‘arse’ here.
Must have been a bromance ?
The fact that so many people care about the ill-considered chitterings of a hyperactive chipmunk is the sad part about it.
Paddy is obviously a National Party mouth piece, just like Hoskins, only not quite as fond of himself. Both of them should be honest and get on Nationals party list.
Both should be card carrying members or at least have a disclosure statement after everything they say or write ?
It is the State Broadcasters responsibility to provide balanced journalism, however Heer Joyce might have something to say about that ?
Very easy to blame the media when things are not going your way. I recall the media over the years having a go unfairly an everybody, they just seem to report the story that will give them the biggest bang for their buck with as little effort as humanly possible.
Speaking of ‘ Partnerships’ … how about Labour encourages the farmer, ( You remember them right? They earn our export currency ) partnering up with Labour and never mind the jobs and homeless bollocks, how about purging NZ/Aotearoa of the foreign owned banks and getting our stuff and things back first?
Otherwise, everything else is wind and noise and I’m fucking over that.
Good one Willie and good luck. I reckon you are best lower on list because if you get in chances are you will be in the Government. No point being elected to Opposition, better to lose and resist from the airwaves.
Stay strong Willie, we all need to fight this one with the Left United. Great to see you take Mr Gower on too. Aroha Nui, keep up the good work.
Bang on…. The devil Chipmonk strikes again….
Well… at least it wasnt Hoskings. Yet.
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