What a shock!

Remember when these things didnt seem quite so contrived? Maybe Im getting a little more cynical as I get older, but Im sure there used to be a little more class to things like this.

Its the week after the "bold" budget and surprise surprise the Police announce that they are going to try and charge Taito Phillip Field with bribery. Now don't get me wrong, the media speculation suggests he's as guilty as sin but still, the timing does look a tad convenient.

At the very least this clears the way for Labour's new candidate in Mangere - running a campaign against Field could have got ugly and wasted a lot of resources. Most people think that Manukau City Councillor, Sua William Sio, will be said candidate and when Ive heard him speaking on radio he has sounded pretty good and by all accounts he has quite a following in the Samoan community.

I only hope we get to actually have a by-election as I think that could be just the kick up the ass thats needed.