Francesca Rudkin: It's been a busy 12 months for the new Government - The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Tomorrow marks 12 months since the election which saw the country take a step to the to the right, with Christopher Luxon’s coalition coming into power.

During the week, I've read numerous opinion pieces reflecting on politics in NZ under both Hipkins and Luxon’s leadership.

We know it has taken the Prime Minister time to grasp the nuances of politics - but credit where credit’s due, he’s rip-roaring through his to do list. So, it seems odd there’s chat about how long he will last in the job, or who else should be leader. That these topics keep popping up suggests the leadership of both National and Labour isn't quite hitting the mark.

Peter Dunne wrote a piece on Newsroom titled Why Luxon Won’t Outstay his Welcome, sharing his thoughts on why Christopher Luxon is unlikely to be a long-term Prime Minister. He also points out the pros and cons of having non-career politicians in power.

Dunne wrote - “The positive aspect of this non-careerist approach is politicians who are focused on achieving the policy goals dear to them, and not outstaying their public welcome”. He went on to say, “The counter is that the value of political experience in resolving awkward situations is insufficiently appreciated.”

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