Willis, Edmonds offer 'boardroom' bipartisan vibes

Christopher Luxon was "completely safe" as Prime Minister, Nicola Willis told the Mood of the Boardroom. Labour's Barbara Edmonds wasn't so sure. (Image: NZME)

Pattrick Smellie

Wed, 24 Sep 2025

Business leaders’ desire for political bipartisanship got both a boost and some clear reminders that political parties do not exist to agree with one another, at this morning’s NZ Herald Mood of the Boardroom breakfast.In a room filled with chairs, chief executives, senior executives and lobbyist advisers from many of New Zealand's largest businesses, five senior Cabinet ministers and the Labour finance spokesperson, Barbara Edmonds and two colleagues fronted up to receive their annual report card.Not in attendance was the prime...

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