GUEST BLOG: Willie Jackson – Jacinda’s mana shines through
It’s never quiet in an election. After releasing our radical plan to get 20 000 new homes for Māori in the weekend, Andrew Little has made a selfless decision for Labour and stepped down as Leader.
The most frustrating part of being in Labour is seeing voters excited by our policies when they are explained to them but who didn’t know that was our policy in the first place!
To date, Labour hasn’t managed to communicate our policy well, and Andrew has courageously taken responsibility for Labour’s drop in the polls and stood aside as Leader.
We all owe Andrew our gratitude to give a fresh Leader the opportunity to step up, and what a magnificent job of stepping up did Jacindaachieve in her first press conference?
Her mana shone through and she has given so many New Zealanders a new hope that Labour will win this election.
I am also excited that Kelvin Davis is our Deputy, the first Māori Deputy in Labour’s history. That is real influence over the decisions and real power where it matters.
The Māori Party like to defend their propping up of National by saying that it allows them to be at the table, well if Labour wins, Kelvin will be the one ordering at the table.
I am excited, I can feel change in the air, and I believe a lot of Kiwis are going to come home to Labour this election.
Watching her yesterday I kind of wouldn’t underestimate Jacinda.
And I’m very pleased to see Kelvin there and yes, you are right, the polls and Metiria meant I missed the Maori housing policy altogether.
With Godspeed Labour, NZ needs you now!
There were times in that interview that she look decidedly authoritative , – almost Regal for a second.
She batted back the media pack not only decisively , – but did it with authority , good humor and charm.
There were a few clipped ears still ringing after that engagement , esp Corin Dann and Patrick Gower ‘s.
They know they have met their match and so do National.
Who knew after all these years that the new found Jacinda that we now as leader had a polished fire in her belly. Pity she never bothered to use that before.
Circumstances were not right. I think she displayed more of a willingness to be a good and loyal servant , which coincidentally ,… are some of the chief characteristics needed in a leader in the years before they actually become leaders themselves…
People want change. Jacinda certainly looks like a breath of fresh air. After Metiria taking a massive risk that seems to be paying off – maybe Jacinda will turn Labour around too, it certainly looks positive, so far. Anything for a change of government!
Exactly @ save nz – anything for a change of government!