Tizard to return
April 1st, 2011 at 7:00 am by David FarrarI understand that a deal has been done over the vacant Labour list spot. Expect an announcement later today that Judith Tizard has accepted the vacant list spot, and will be sworn in on Thursday 7 April.
However in a deal with Labour, she will resign her seat in May, and then Louisa Wall will come in. The other four higher placed list candidates have agreed to also stand aside.
This allows Tizard to make the valedictory speech she was “robbed” of, and also take part in the committee debate on the new Section 92A of the Copyright Act, which she originally authored. She wants to defend the original section, and explain why it was done. After that she will step aside and let Wall in.
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April 1st, 2011 at 7:12 am
Shennanigens with the list. What a corruption of the intent of MMP and the Party list as presented to the electorate on voting day. Why bother with a list at all. Pretty obvious that if Wall had been No99 on the list she would still have got in once those above her were strongarmed to stand aside.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:15 am
MMP fanboys proud of yourselves? Roll on the referendum.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:16 am
DPF – Do you know if she resigns in May will she get her month’s salary, plus the three months MPs usually get when they resign or lose a seat? If so do you think the PSA will raise an issue about a Labour MP rorting the taxpayer when they are facing job cuts?
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:16 am
This is outrageous. How dare she come into Parliament for a matter of 4 weeks and then promptly leave. The Labour Party are manipulating the list shuffling MPs in and out of Parliament is some shabby back room deal. They will pay for this politically.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:17 am
It seems like a bit of non-democracy of convenience for Labour, but as long is this arrangement makes no difference to the financial cost then I guess it’s of little real consequence.
It should be one the most anticipated valedictory speeches this century – an impassioned recollection of less than two months in parliament. The House should be chocker for that.
A down side will be the added pressure this puts on voters – we not only have to consider the quality of people on the Labour party list, but we also have to try and anticipate where the cut-off might be and who is left waiting in the wings who might still want to give a valedictory.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:20 am
Ahhhh… okay. And this is good for Labour how?
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:23 am
Because she leaves in May instead of November.
Just remarkable given everything that’s been going on. Gaffey behind this deal as well no doubt. They had the opportunity to completely distance themselves from her decision to return, but no, that would have been toooooo easy.
Own goal.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:23 am
April Fools Day???
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:23 am
“They will pay for this politically.”
Can’t pay if you’re aleady politically bankrupt
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:26 am
I struggle to believe this is true. There is no real upside of this for the left of Labour, or for beneficiaries of MMP (who have principally been from the left). It also could be argued to further “strengthen” Phil Goff’s leadership. The faction that would be seen as supporting a return of Judith Tizard are unlikely to be seen as Goff supporters.
As an aside, I have always found it odd that Louisa Wall is not more warmly received in certain Labour circles. On paper she would seem to appeal to the very same demographic that appears to be resisting her entry into parliament. Perhaps she may prove that simplistic labels put on politicians can be misleading.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:29 am
Happy April Fools Day, DPF!
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:35 am
When you say “you understand” all of this, does that mean:
(1) A reliable little Labour Party birdie told you this information, or
(2) A National Party henchman just picks this sort of stuff up by osmosis, or
(3) It is really nothing but a wet dream, or
(4) It is the 1st of April?
[EDIT: Did you hear the one about how the govt is going to borrow 42 million dollars today? No, that's not just on April Fools' day, that's every day! ]
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:42 am
It took 8 people before anyone recalled the date. Success for this year’s joke DPF
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:50 am
I think Frog’s one is better, DPF.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:52 am
Well done DPF, when I first read nothing jumped out at me as “April fools”. It look a few re-reads.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:55 am
FWIW
Tradition mandates that all April Fool’s jokes become null and void at 12.00 am, and that the joke ‘boomerangs’ on the perpetrator after that time has been reached. IF this IS such a joke, then its been fun watching the reaction, and congratulations David on your skill.
If however it is NOT an April Fool’s joke, and is an actual situation then the New Zealand Labour Party has got itself an immense problem which would seem to have the potential to, if not destroy its integrity, (no, don’t go there – please) then certainly make it very sick.
Roll-on 12.01pm.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 7:56 am
The substance of the post may well be correct, even if DPF might have employed calendar licence with some of the details (e.g. the start and finish dates). Can anyone REALLY imgine Judith Tizard turning down three times the average annual wage for six months of service?
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:02 am
The purpose of an April Fools joke is that it is ludicrous enough that only an April Fool would believe it.
I find this one so entirely plausible a proposition from this corrupt Labour Party that even if it is not true, they probably are contemplating it seriously.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:09 am
Yes point taken, happy April fools joke but the Labour Party are quite capable of this stupidity that is why I believed it.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:10 am
“This entry was posted on Friday, April 1st, 2011 at 7:00 am ”
You’re going to have to get up earlier than 7am to fool the Hills.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:13 am
Toad, how was frogs funnier?
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:17 am
Not bad DPF, certainly more clever than frogs one, which is marginally funnier than a cup of cold sick.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:21 am
Because taod says so Clint! Shut up and do what the moral elite tell you to peasent!
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:26 am
MPs who resign don’t get the severance. Only MPs who cease being MPs at an election (for whatever reason) get that.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:28 am
Clint Heine asks
I guess it all depends on the sense of humour Clint, and from what we’ve seen of the Greens over the years, it’s doubtful if they even have a collective one, let alone individual ones! Even with a Ronald McDonald clone in their midst, humour is in short supply in the Green caucus.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:29 am
Agree with Komata @0755 & tvb @0809. I assumed this was a joke …. but seem to have lost all ability to discern any difference between a bad joke and Labour’s current political strategy.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:30 am
Even though this may be an April Fools Day joke, it might just give Judith ideas.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:30 am
It is very hard to parody the left these days. They’re funnier when they’re being serious too.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:40 am
I thought the Frog one was very amusing. What was just as amusing was noticing that the shameless mad magpie is now plying his link-whore trade over there. Will that give bedwetter any ideas?
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:42 am
Murray’s 8.30am – Comment of the Day
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:46 am
As usual, Danyl wins though.
[DPF: That is an evil post]
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 8:55 am
DPF wins because the first 6 or so fell for it!!!!
Stuff.co.nz had an average one
Vote:ODT’s was very good as usual
April 1st, 2011 at 9:17 am
I vote for thomas a 8 29.
As to the ODT’s gag, I don’t know if it was sour grapes but One D. George from newstalk zb on 5 30 live let the cat out of the bag.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 9:32 am
Ms Tizard should return unless there is a damn good reason why not. To manipulate a list to catapult someone else in would be wrong. Of course the Labour Party gave various has-beens a good lost slop to provide some political stability in the lead up to the last election. But nevertheless that is the list people voted on, a fair number of voters knew who was likely to get in, Ms Tizard stood a good chance of election, the democratic process should take its course.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 9:33 am
OK – I was got..that is what you get living out in the sticks……but….the manipulation of the list that is being encouraged by Labour’s leadership is no April Fool’s joke.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 9:39 am
This is outrageous DPF. What vacancy? How dare Labour jacks up a deal when Hughes hasn’t resigned yet. haha.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 9:51 am
The Greens are a daily reminder that Kiwis have a sense of humour. The Greens have given us so much, Loony economic policies, Delahunty and of course the Dihydrogen Monoxide silliness
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 10:06 am
I hear that Judith is set to take over Darren Hughes’ old room at Annette’s.
Let’s hope lightning doesn’t strike twice!
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 10:31 am
Luc @1006 – is that with or without the Swiss Ball?
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 10:41 am
argh its april 1st. thanks dpf. just told 6 people this “news”. *hangs my head in shame*
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 10:43 am
I have posted a neat little video on what can be achieved on a swiss ball.
http://clintheine.blogspot.com/2011/04/fun-with-swiss-balls.html
Probably not suitable for Labour Party MPs
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 11:02 am
Labour are getting smarter, timing this to hide amongst a morning of misinformation.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 12:39 pm
shit I didn’t read the story just the headline and immediately bought ipredict stock before I went to work. You cost me a fortune with that damn joke grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 2:16 pm
funny you should say that arkhad, I unexpectedly made a bit on those stocks this morning and noticed there were over 3000 trades by 9am
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Judith says “I have not made up my mind.” She said she was likely to announce a decision on Sunday.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10716445
Is Sunday NZT when Helen’s mobile is expected to be back from being repaired?
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 2:56 pm
What will “Paree” Hughes do now? Will he travel to San Francisco to do his O.E., or will he prefer Bangkok?
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 3:07 pm
April Fools?
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Manolo.
Seems he’s been banging it a lot recently.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Very good Clint. I won’t ask how you happened to find that.
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
This one was plausible enough to be taken at face value.
cheers
David Prosser
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 6:30 pm
So, no April Fool joke then – the wait goes on and DL is no doubt laughing like a drain.
Solidarity sisters, Solidarity!!
Vote:April 1st, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Jeez DPF the point of april fools isn’t to post a completely believable story!
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