The Ever Leaky Memory of Winston Peters

We all know that somehow Winston forgot that he said he didn't want the baubles of office, only to take them after the election.

But Winston gave an interview published in last weeks Trans Tasman newsletter with some great memory gaps.

TRANS TASMAN: WHAT DO YOU ATTRIBUTE YOUR SUCCESS AS A POLITICIAN IN THE MMP ERA TO?
WINSTON PETERS: NZ First stands for something: we get things done.We have just launched a local Govt rates inquiry.

Sorry, but that Local Government Rates inquiry was from the pressure of Rodney Hide. If he had not put forward his Rating Cap bill then there would be no Inquiry.

TRANS TASMAN: WHAT ARE YOUR MAIN GOALS AS FOREIGN MINISTER?
WINSTON PETERS: I set out, when I got the job, that the Pacific was my number one priority. That was my number one priority and it still is.

Back in October last year, number one priority was repairing the ANZUS relationship.

But at least it looks like the end is nigh for Winston:

TRANS TASMAN: ARE THERE ANY POLITICAL AMBITIONS UNFILLED?
WINSTON PETERS: No, not really.

Subscribers to the Trans Tasman can view the full interview here. If you're not a subscriber, then you can subscribe here.