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Political analyst Dr Bryce Edwards runs the Democracy Project at Victoria University of Wellington. Photo: MONIQUE FORD/STUFF
A New Zealand political scientist has described the situation of Robert Tapaitau’s reinstatement as a cabinet minister as “highly unsatisfactory”.
A New Zealand political scientist has described the situation of Robert Tapaitau’s reinstatement as a cabinet minister as “highly unsatisfactory”.
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Comments
Jacqueline Evans on 23/05/2022
“Others in the Pacific community will see the action to reinstate Robert Tapaitau as a Minister of the Crown as a mistake, and one that tarnishes the Cook Islands already poor perception for being too willing to put up with political corruption.” I’m so sad that we are perceived this way. That’s no fault of the media- don’t shoot the messenger. It’s unfortunately the truth that our people are so apathetic. The only people who can change this perception are the next generation.
Tony Heays on 18/05/2022
He should resign anyhow