When Jenny Shipley was appointed health minister in the previous National government, she confidently told Parliament she would be judged on hospital waiting lists.
This was unwise, because the waiting lists didn't improve and she was indeed judged, loudly and often, by the Labour Party.
By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, Feb 26 NZPA - Ministerial Services warned former minister Phil Heatley about his work credit card use.
(Pix avail ex nzpa images.co.nz) By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, Feb 25 NZPA - Phil Heatley resigned his ministerial roles after Prime Minister John Key asked him about a claim for bottles of wine.