The Gore Show continues with mayor Ben Bell cancelling an interview with Stuff this morning then not turning up to work.

As Local Government Minister, Kieran McAnulty says he's monitoring the situation.

“But we are keeping an eye on it, obviously we want things to run smoothly, but at the moment the breakdown of relationship doesn't meet any criteria for us to consider intervention at this point.’’

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/131698344/gore-mayor-ben-bell-cancels-interview-and-goes-to-ground

#Gore #Mayor #BenBell #McAnulty

Kieran McAnulty has been impressive under fire and always comes across as 100% genuine. He's the perfect person to lead in emergencies.

However Luke Malpass heaping praise on a Labour minister... I didn't see that coming.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/131235433/cyclone-gabrielle-with-taciturn-authenticity-kieran-mcanulty-makes-his-mark

#McAnulty