I've met Stephen Rainbow and found him to be an interested and considered person. These qualities struck as worthwhile for the positioned he has been appointed to. The role is independent, unelected and an opportunity for New Zealanders to raise issues specific to human rights in a more direct manner than through the courts. Previous commissioners have been sports stars, so it would appear that qualifications or suitability is quite broad.
So Luxon is frustrated rnz keeps asking the same question. The rest of us, his employer, are frustrated he won't give an honest answer. I think its time he looked for other opportunities outside government.
Yes Luxon still thinks he is running a business and is only answerable to its shareholders, their profits and the businesses bottom line. Evidence based arguments seem to be beyond his comprehension.
Goldsmith weaselled out of responsibility for overturning the recommendation, blaming Cabinet. So, how do we get our cabinet to justify it'd decision. Do we ask Mr 'Doesn;t know, doesn't care'?
I've met Stephen Rainbow and found him to be an interested and considered person. These qualities struck as worthwhile for the positioned he has been appointed to. The role is independent, unelected and an opportunity for New Zealanders to raise issues specific to human rights in a more direct manner than through the courts. Previous commissioners have been sports stars, so it would appear that qualifications or suitability is quite broad.
You make a good point, Jeanne! – SSL
So Luxon is frustrated rnz keeps asking the same question. The rest of us, his employer, are frustrated he won't give an honest answer. I think its time he looked for other opportunities outside government.
Yes Luxon still thinks he is running a business and is only answerable to its shareholders, their profits and the businesses bottom line. Evidence based arguments seem to be beyond his comprehension.
With Stephen Rainbow and Paul Goldschmidt, the list of dodgy "stuff", from our "coalition of clowns", gets longer and longer
Goldsmith weaselled out of responsibility for overturning the recommendation, blaming Cabinet. So, how do we get our cabinet to justify it'd decision. Do we ask Mr 'Doesn;t know, doesn't care'?