Whether one is a rabid nationalist, or a minority minnow leaner, we should all be taking notice of Phil Goff.
He is a man in one of the toughest jobs in the world. The leader of the opposition party which is extremely low in the polls, and seemingly staying there.
And yet, even knowing his predicament, he comes out every day, as gutsy and determined as ever.
Unlike smiling Plastic John, who freely admits that he will walk way from politics if he loses. Goff's committed himself totally to the job, and we should be thankful we are having such integrity being shown in a politician.

W Painter, Tauranga.