Got a reply from Luxon. I asked what evidence he had about the increase in crime with the smokefree law change. No evidence in the reply, instead "we think Labour’s changes would have resulted in a black market and an escalation of ram raids"
So there you go folks, policy based on feels.
#nzpol
So there you go folks, policy based on feels.
#nzpol
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The Covid show trials of the PM/Health Minister/Ashley will be something as well
We believe
People think
You’ve got to understand
What I can tell you
From who? Yourself when you look in the mirror?
What evidence do you have that the smokefree legislation you are repealing would have increased crime, both ramraids and the black market?". Can you let me know when you get a reply?
"Let me be very clear with you, I am asking for evidence of the claims you are making, publicly and frequently about the impact on the tobacco market in Aotearoa NZ. I would request that if you cannot provide such evidence you retract your misleading statements."
No press conferences, occasional PR statements, no responses and OIA's gummed up with a change in Ombudsman to someone who will back them up
Except Winston who will fulminate - often
… just vanish.
but i've never been that lucky