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National leader says Bezzant issue 'dealt with'
Victoria Young
National Party leader Judith Collins is standing by the party’s Upper Harbour candidate Jake Bezzant following a BusinessDesk report on his previous business experience and current claims. Today it was revealed Bezzant had to leave his previous job at technology firm Parking Sense, which he has incorrectly claimed to be the founder of. Speaking to media on the campaign trail, Collins was asked about her confidence in the aspiring politician who is standing in the National safe seat of Upper Harbour in Auckland. “I think he’s fine,” Col...

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