Clive Bibby: Truth telling pays dividends

The old adage that “You can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time - but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time!” is a reminder that politicians inevitably become casualties in the form of self-inflicted wounds (lies).

The ones that survive are usually those who continue to tell the truth in spite of living through the tough times when their particular brand was unpopular.

Andrew Bydder: PM Luxon Nails NZ Councils

People with competency need to stand. This is my request to those that read this: the nation needs you to front up. If you are unable to stand as a candidate, get behind competent people who will. They need support.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon fronted the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) junket in Wellington with a message of hard truths.