The political publication transTasman’s annual list of Best and Worst Performers after 2016 winner Amy Adams, who scored 8.5 / 10:
The top five nationals:
Prime Minister John Key: 8.5 / 10
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Todd Barclay is playing the wrong kind of politics – office politics, according to the transTasman.
“Another year of globetrotting helping New Zealand make its mark in the world. Key’s extraordinary media program at home could be the reason it has seemed a little subdued at times. But the ship is stable and no one is questioning his vital importance to winning a fourth term. But he’ll need a stellar 2017 to do so. “
Minister of Finance Bill English: 8.5 / 10
“The government’s ultimate stable pair of hands. The vast English experience is behind a quiet skill that gives it the ability to calm issues that threaten to spiral out of control.”
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Labor leader Andrew Little has worked hard to bring stability to his party. Now he has to build on that to earn points on the board, says transTasman.
Murray McCully: 8/10
“He might not stand for re-election in the next election, and if he ran it was a good race. Still stuck at home by the Saudi sheep scandal, but he had a good year on the international stage John Key’s low-key assistant at the Security Council Meeting, which has been one of the prime minister’s highlights this year. “
Chris Finlayson: 7.5 / 10
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Labor MP Nanaia Mahuta is doing very little, says Transtasman.
“Won praise and respect from across the house for the way he handled the treaty negotiations. Labor did not blame him as a series of settlement bills were easily dealt with by the system and he still had to deal with security legislation. A fully committed minister. “
Simon Bridges: 7.5 / 10
“He is not proposed as a future leader for nothing. Bridges is an engaging politician with infectious enthusiasm for his transport and energy projects. He has had a good year and he will be an asset next year.”
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NZ First leader Winston Peters circles young MPs, both in the chamber and in public. Always to watch, says the transTasman.
The last five of the national ranking:
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi: 2/10
“All he will be remembered is the disaster of Indian students and faulty refrigerators.
Todd Barclay: 2/10
“The problems of the electoral offices have been hushed up. Given the haste, and now more effectively represents the local problems of Queenstown.”
Nuk Korako: 2/10
“What was he thinking with his ridiculous airport lost property bill?” He didn’t seem to realize what was really in it, the caucus should have shot him down.
Melissa Lee: 2/10
“Some of National’s ethnic diversity that was initially promising, but that was 2008 and it’s all gone now. Its expiration date has passed.”
Jono Naylor: 2/10
“Calling him quits after a warrant, so what’s the matter with him? No one bothered to find out.”
The top five Labor:
Andrew Little: 6.5 / 10
“The leadership is strong and that alone gives Little a good year. He has yet to look more like an alternate prime minister and less like a union leader. Too much ‘angry Andrew’ can turn voters off.”
Kelvin Davis: 6.5 / 10
“I opened the Serco scandal and took advantage of it. You have to resist excess. A good year.”
Annette Roi: 6/10
“Andrew Little’s invaluable assistant. Keeps the caucus online and sometimes the leader. Always at the top of his health portfolio. ”
David Parker: 6/10
“An MP with integrity and a great career. Has been effective in the house on the RMA deal and the Saudi sheep. Strong on politics and finances.”
Phil Twyford: 5.5 / 10
“A solid year on housing, and he had a lot to work on. A little excitable, at times over the top but can’t be blamed for the effort and endurance.”
The last five of the job:
Nanaia Mahuta: 2/10
“There because of who she is, not what she does, which isn’t much. When she reacts, it’s usually too little and far too late.”
Rino Tirikatene: 2/10
“Another disappointing year. No cut in fishing, the arguments lack focus.”
Meka Whaitiri: 2/10
“Many outside Parliament have never heard of her. This has to change, or she will also be forgotten inside Parliament.”
Ruth Dyson: 3/10
“Still reeling, she is rejuvenating material but does not seem to go. Labor will not argue about it. Good debater, competent chairman of the government administration select committee.”
Iain Lees Galloway: 3/10
“One of the loud boys, it’s not worth much but he didn’t miss a lot of chances. Strong debater, even if he goes down into rants.”
And the rest:
First New Zealand leader Winston Peters: 7/10
“The man of Parliament’s action has held more town halls this year than all the other leaders combined. Enthusiastic, fiery and abrasive, Peters is gearing up for a strong campaign.”
Co-leader of the Green Party James Shaw: 6/10
“The smart half of co-leadership. Shaw has the rare talent of thinking before opening his mouth. Comfortable with the media on a wide range of issues.”
ACT Leader David Seymour: 7/10
“Another strong year from a supporting party leader, who doesn’t shy away from being part of the government. He’s slipped a bit from last year’s performance, but he’s still making waves.”
