Barry Soper reflects on what makes a good Prime Minister, arguing that readiness, authenticity, and policy expertise matter more than showmanship, while critiquing Jacinda Ardern's transition and current political performance.
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You say that between 1999 and 2016 that we lived through a golden age of New Zealand prime ministers. Tell me about that.
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1999–2016 marked stable, competent leadership
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