BIG NEWS HAS THE BEST NEWS

Dave over at Big News has been doing some cyber sleuthing and come up with some interesting stuff. And it aint lookin flash for Little Ms Benefit at the centre of the training allowance issue.


Well done....

BEST LINE OF THE WEEK

“Dr Kiro has been a strong advocate for the rights of children, and she has left a lasting impression."

Yip and it wasn't a good one.

That sort of worsdmithing is something we normally only get from Cactus.

Here is the full press release from Social Welfare Minister Paula Bennett on saying see ya later to Cindy Kiro and hello to a new bloke.

Child care and protection expert John Angus has been appointed Children’s Commissioner for six months while a permanent appointment is sought, Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett said today.

“I have decided to make an interim appointment to allow time to find the right permanent appointee for this important position,” Ms Bennett said. “I am grateful that we have someone of Mr Angus’ ability and standing available while we work to fill the role long-term.”

John Angus is a former front-line social worker, and was later a senior public servant. More recently he worked on the review of the Children Young Persons and their Families Act 1989, and he led inter-departmental work on preventing child abuse and neglect for the Taskforce for Action on Violence Within Families.

“Mr Angus has high integrity and immense respect within the sector for the policy research and academic work he has done on child care and protection over many years,” Ms Bennett said. “He is regarded as thoughtful, considered and a safe pair of hands.”

Ms Bennett thanked outgoing commissioner Dr Cindy Kiro for her commitment to children and young people over more than five years in the position.

“Dr Kiro has been a strong advocate for the rights of children, and she has left a lasting impression. I congratulate her on her achievements,” she said

John Angus takes over as Children’s Commissioner on 2 May.

ENDS

We still can't stop grinning.

A GREAT DAY

Barry Matthews head of Corrections is on his way out. Yay. Can we have some probes into some of the contract arrangements for building prisons as well please. Judith "Crusher" Collins is the star of the Cabinet so far.

And the bloody scary and onerous and fuckwitted EFA is all but gone. Well done John Boscowen and there also needs to be some plaudits for KiwiBlog and Whaleoil who never let up the pressure on this issue.

And Paula Bennett stomped all over the Ministry of Social Development by condemning a letter from a case manager to a beneficiary suggesting the person sell toys and phones to get some cash.

And the Sun is shining and we are scheduled to have lunch at the delightful Bella Italia on the Terrace.

And just to keep you thinking - who's office is known as the G Unit ?

HOT CHICK ON A HARLEY

And here is a pic of the Minister sans the the gatecrashing tosser Goff

ON YER BIKE PHIL

Our favourite Minister Paula Bennett was gobsmaked at the actions of the leader of the oppositions Phil Goff yesterday - Seems as if some good guys call the Super Maori Fullas , a group that spreads the word of non violence as they ride their Harleys around the country were meeting with Paula and the media. Goff got wind of it - and tried to rain all over the Paulas parade.
Heres what an eye witness view of events.

"Phil Goff bounded down the stairs, rushed past Paula who was about to go meet the Fullas. He practically ran up to them, before she as the official host even got a chance to meet them. Goff then proceeded to take a ride with one of them, came back, said goodbye and then left. Then suddenly he was back again. This time as Paula was organising her ride he jumped on one of the bikes and took off by himself. Such was the speed with which he departed, poor tourists had to scramble out of his way. "

Evidently he even went as far as standing in front of the cameras as Paula was being interviewed.

Sad bastard.

Shows how hard the Left are finding it to spin their negative messages ...
Silly boy Phil and we hope he has a motorbike licence.