Gareth's 'Hey Clint' moment - full version

Green Party energy spokesperson Gareth Hughes had to ask his spin doctor Clint Smith for some advice while the cameras were rolling.
Political reporter Tova O'Brien asked Hughes whether the party was "pleased" about their power policy damaging the Government's asset sales program.
He started answering, stopped, and then looked behind the camera: 'Hey Clint! Are we pleased?'
Clint responded: 'Well, it's not why we did the policy... we don't want the assets sold".
Filmed by Richard Cooper and edited by Lloyd Burr.
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[@leannewilliams5158]

2024 what I good yea to be watching.
Teaching children to understand politians talk is fast becoming an important life skill.

[@bakeman2]

I'm trying to decide which label is more appropriate; puppet, or muppet?

[@moclarkmusic]

What a rookie 😂

[@bec2776]

Clearly to avoid the spin by other parties, understandable.

[@macsimeon7652]

Am I the only one who can't stand Patrick Gower? Bring back Duccan

[@bakeman2]

Ummm, learn to use a full stop before you criticise someone's punctuation?

[@udontsnow]

Was this bring your kids to work day and why dose he call his dad by his first name. one thing though I'd trust garath over john "the don" key any day

[@arsjth]

roflmao

[@PKiwiR]

I don't see a problem there. What point are you trying to make, that Gareth sometimes can't provide an accurate answer off the top of his head? You get a bit lost for words sometimes yourself Patrick. Please focus on policies not personalities.