As we all sit round the table on Christmas day, pulling at the festive crackers, wondering what will be inside, I bet many
a politician will be wondering how 2023 will pan out. They will also quite likely reflect on the year that was...
For 2022 has been a roller-coaster for those at the beehive, full of highs and lows – particularly for some of our local Members of Parliament, as well as those jockeying in by-elections to get in the door.
And the General Election is coming sometime next year – so does Labour feel it in their waters, that they might return to the helm? Or is ‘the egg' as I believe he's affectionately known ready to do business at the top? Maybe Winston will morph into a Phoenix – and rise from the ashes once again... Will David get the chance to act on his dreams? Will Te Pāti Māori regain the faith of those culturally linked to them?
Will the Beehive have a hue of green again? Food for thought around the Christmas table.
D Benton, Matapihi.