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Key Takes Top Spot in Trans Tasman's MP Report Card A Member of The Main Report Group PRESS RELEASE Monday, December 8th, 2008 Key takes top spot in Trans Tasman’s MP Report Card RESPECTED POLITICAL NEWSLETTER TRANS TASMAN has released its annual Roll Call, in which its team of Wellington insiders rate the performance of our erstwhile Parliamentarians over the year. While Helen Clark has had a virtual mortgage on top spot over the past few years, John Key picks up the mantle of politician of the year. His brilliant election campaign, coupled with a strong year in which his “new look” National Party dominated the polls and his outwitting of Clark makes him a worthy winner. His finesse in putting together a Govt in double quick time and his inclusiveness and decisiveness all add to the gloss. All he has to do now is pull NZ out of the economic mire. Trans Tasman says of Key – “What a year! Stood above personal politics. Looks better by the day, highly impressive start to his new Govt. Great election win – team all on board. His vocabulary doesn’t please the purist but he knows how to do the “deal.” He went from 8 to 9 out of 10. Key’s lieutenants also score well. Gerry Brownlee goes from 7 to 7.5. “Key obviously rates him.” Deputy leader Bill English goes from 8 to 8.5. Other big movers in National’s ranks include Tim Groser, up from 6 to 7.5. “Could be one of NZ’s great Trade Ministers,” and Anne Tolley from 6 to 7.5. Paula Bennett’s meteoric rise up the ranks sees her go from 6 to 7. For Labour’s front bench, election defeat, a horrid economic year, the Winston Peters saga and a host of unpopular legislation means the only way to go for many has been down. Helen Clark falls from 8.5 to 7 “Mastery of MMP may have been her downfall.” Michael Cullen goes from 7.5 to 6.5. “There’s a question mark on how he’s left the Crown A/Cs.” Even new leader Phil Goff slides from last year’s 8 to 7 for 2008. But Trans Tasman warns “his task will be to demand the loyalty given to Clark in rebuilding the party and recovering lost legions in the provinces.” But there were some Labour stars. Lianne Dalziel goes from 5.5 to 6.5 and Ruth Dyson is up from 5.5 to 6. “Rugged and ruthless, another asset for Labour in Opposition.” Among the minor parties Rodney Hide has moved from 3.5 to 5.5. “Got a better role than many expected. Now can he cut the mustard with big responsibilities instead of headline grabbing?” The Maori Party’s four MPs all increased their scores, Tariana Turia the pick of the entire bunch with a jump from 3.5 to 7.5. “Still calling the shots for the party, despite Sharples playing the front man role.” Of the winning coalition’s party leaders only Peter Dunne, the “Ken Barlow of NZ politics” gets a lower mark than last year he drops a point from 5.5 to 4.5. For the Greens Jeanette Fitzsimons fell from 6.5 to 6. Her co-leader Russel Norman wasn’t in Parliament last year but was there long enough this year to rate a 5. “Both he and Jeanette outsmarted themselves by showing hand to go with Labour too early.” As far as overall performance went, National had 22 of its 58 MPs above the 5 mark – 24 went up, 13 went down (15 of its MPs are new and not rated). Labour had 16 of its 43 MPs above the 5 level – 8 went up, 18 went down (13 of its MPs are new and not rated.). The Maori Party had 4 of its 5 MPs improve their score (They had one new MP not rated). National has two new lawyers up against Labour’s three new trade unionists. This year to mark the fact there was a watershed election Roll Call includes a new section where we read the epitaphs of some of those who departed from Parliament, the most notable being Winston Peters. For more details: Max Bowden (Publisher/Editor In Chief) or Tony Doe (Research Analyst) 03 365 3891 <www.transtasman.co.nz>. Published since 1968, The Trans Tasman Political Letter is a weekly analytical commentary on what’s happening in NZ politics, the economy, legislation and trade. Max Bowden is Editor in Chief and Ian Templeton is Senior Writer. It’s read and subscribed to by Cabinet Ministers, Government Departments (both NZ and Aust), Embassies, SOEs, Lobbyists, Accounting and Law Professionals, Directors of Public Companies and Overseas Media including The Economist, BBC, Wall Street Journal and Financial Times. Trans Tasman’s Roll Call is in its 6th year. The 6 major contributors (all parliamentary insiders) to Trans Tasman each independently provide their views and opinions on each politician’s performance in Caucus, Cabinet, Select Committees, the House and Electorate. The ratings are then debated by the 6 and a final verdict arrived at. TRANS TASMAN Media Ltd • 87 Victoria Street • P O Box 2197 • Christchurch 8140 • New Zealand Tel 64-3-365-3891 • Fax 64-3-365-3894 • Email: [email protected] ROLL CALL – How Our MPs Performed In 2008 Trans Tasman’s Editors have run their rule over NZ’s MPs and rated their performances in 2008. Roll Call looks at how well they’ve performed in Caucus, Cabinet, Committee, the House and Electorate and the influence they bring to bear in various forums. After this year’s momentous election result there are 33 new MPs. These are not rated for their performance, having only been in Parliament for a few weeks, but we’ve looked at their potential nevertheless. Takes into account National’s new Cabinet portfolios. National This 2007 Year’s Name Seat/list Responsibilities Comments Rating Rating Adams, Amy Selwyn Young Cantabrian lawyer was given a safe new seat with boundary changes. Did well to get a N/A 10,246 majority. Has potential star quality. Ardern, Shane Taranaki-King No place for him in or out of Cabinet, which Country wasn’t a surprise. 3 2.5 Auchinvole, Chris West Coast- Gets a point for taking a Labour seat. Voters Tasman must have noticed him, which isn’t easy. 2 3 Bakshi, Kanwaljit List Diversity candidate has only been in NZ for seven years. Businessman, executive position in N/A Auckland Indian Association. Bennett, David Hamilton East Held Associate Transport but hasn’t even got that now. Doomed to stay on the backbenches 3 2.5 it seems. Bennett, Paula Waitakere Minister for Disability Issues We picked her for promotion and hasn’t she Minister of Youth Affairs done well! Turned a 6000 Labour seat into a Minister for Social Development & 1000 National majority. Has been rewarded but 6 7 Employment still has a lot to prove. Blue, Jackie List Would have been an Associate Health Minister but there wasn’t room. Still has a lot to offer, 5 5 pushed the Herceptin case for National. Borrows, Chester Whanganui Police spokesman who isn’t the Minister of Police, or anything else. Former officer must be disappointed, could have expected better. 5.5 5 Bridges, Simon Tauranga Young Crown prosecutor took Tauranga against Winston Peters, who didn’t turn out to be much of a threat. Said to hold promise. A Young Gun N/A set to shine. Brownlee, Gerry Ilam Minister for Economic Development Third ranked in Cabinet. Key obviously rates Minister of Energy and Resources him because Economic Development is a tough Leader of the House task. So is Leader of the House against Cullen. Associate Minister for the Rugby World Cup Interesting to watch his progress. Combination 7 7.5 of Economic Development and Energy has “energy play” written all over it. Carter, David List Minister of Agriculture Worked hard as Agriculture Spokesman. Has Minister for Bio-Security to be dynamic in new role if Nats are to lift 4.5 5 Minister of Forestry economic growth rapidly. Carter, John Northland Minister Outside Cabinet Didn’t get a portfolio, didn’t deserve one. But Minister of Civil Defence he’s still a good electorate MP, ran a busy Minister for Senior Citizens campaign. Won’t be able to reproduce any more 2 2.5 Minister for Racing miracles for the racing industry. Associate Minister of Local Government Coleman, Jonathan Northcote Minister of Immigration Like Jackie Blue, this doctor was headed for Minister of Broadcasting health. Key sent him there, thinks he’s good Associate Minister of Tourism enough for Cabinet. It isn’t obvious why - 4 6 Associate Minister of Health perhaps it will be next year. Collins, Judith Papakura Minister of Police Tough, resilient, Key wanted a softer face for Minister of Corrections welfare. Police and Corrections will test her. Minister of Veterans’ Affairs Had a good year. 7.5 7.5 www.transtasman.co.nz Page 2 This 2007 Year’s Name Seat/list Responsibilities Comments Rating Rating Dean, Jacqui Waitaki Nothing of merit to report. Backbench stayer. 3 3 English, Bill Clutha- Deputy Prime Minister National’s main attack weapon this year. He’ll do Southland Minister of Finance the business in the House - if he gets time. Vital Minister for Infrastructure economic role in Cabinet. Key will be grateful for 8 8.5 his good sense and hard policy grind. Finlayson, Chris List Attorney-General [Includes responsibility Comprehensively capable, he’s been given the for Serious Fraud Office] right portfolios to really show it.
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