Watch as Barbara Edmonds questions Nicola Willis on the cost and details of these new Cook Strait Ferries we are getting after Nicola cancelled the last upgrade - Because New Zealand doesnt deserve nice things
- Political Spin
Minister’s response framing - Nicola Willis frequently shifts focus from direct costs of ferries to the overall infrastructure, creating a broader justification for the decision. While valid, this framing distracts from the specific question asked.
Blame on predecessors - Statements like “the mess they left behind” are deflective and lack direct answers about current accountability.
- Deflection of Specifics
Commercial sensitivity claims - These are used multiple times to avoid detailing costs. While reasonable in some cases, overuse might obscure transparency.
Speculation dismissal - Labeling a question as speculative can preemptively discredit valid concerns (e.g., increased costs to freight operators).
- Emotive Rhetoric
Inflated phrasing - Words like "recklessly put at risk" and “extraordinary efforts” heighten emotional impact but may exaggerate the situation.
Interruption dynamics - Speaker interventions reflect ongoing tension but interrupt the flow of information for watchers.
#TaxpayerMoney #GovernmentProjects #CookStraitFerry #InfrastructureCosts #PoliticalDebate #TransparencyMatters #cookstraitferries #nicolanoboats #nicolawillis #barbaraedmonds
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