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Former Health Minister on the risks of giving the portfolio to Peeni Henare

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 1:52PM
Peeni Henare wants the role of Health Minister. Photo / file
Peeni Henare wants the role of Health Minister. Photo / file

Former Health Minister on the risks of giving the portfolio to Peeni Henare

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 1:52PM

Former Health Minister Jonathan Coleman claims it would be a risky move to give Labour MP Peeni Henare the role of Health Minister.

Henare has openly told people he's keen for the role.

Coleman says if he were Jacinda Ardern - he wouldn't give the job to Henare.

He says Ardern will see a lot of Henare behind the scenes, which we don't see.

He says Henare is a confident and smart minister, who will be looking to gain some leverage.

Coleman says there is a risk if Henare takes the role but it could also boost his political career if all goes well, just like former Health Minister Tony Ryall.

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