MrBigStuff 394 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 Hamilton East MP David Bennett, outside of cabinet. Also looks after veterans affairs, food safety, Assoc primary industries http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/91864695/live-cabinet-reshuffle-at-1pm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,341 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, MrBigStuff said: Hamilton East MP David Bennett, outside of cabinet. Also looks after veterans affairs, food safety, Assoc primary industries http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/91864695/live-cabinet-reshuffle-at-1pm Make that Minister For Racing. And his racing background is...........? Outside of cabinet also, so what effect will this have on the proposed bill re race field legislations etc ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy86 2,704 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 He is in the Waikato, racing capital of NZ--get that man a subsidised horse to race ASAP!!! Shad 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patiti 274 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 Nominated on this site a few months ago as a potential M of Racing. SURE to have some background in Racing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,402 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 Well he could have Patrick and Gary ear bash him at weekend clinics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 Just in case you have never heard or seen him.....couldn't be anymore anonymous than Guy....could he.....??? TOM(the other Molloy) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 It would be hard to imagine he would be any worse than the incumbent. Fartoomuch and TOM(the other Molloy) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyngrizzly 1,700 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 Seen him quite often getting his groceries at Countdown opposite the Court House. Seems approachable and being an EX JOHNNIE what can go wrong. Hall 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 Patiti yes I mentioned David as a potential Minister a few months back. I am not a National supporter but was very impressed when I spoke to him about six months ago. He is very approachable and understanding. Patiti 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy86 2,704 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 Very positive things to massage are the fact that he loves sport and appears to be heterosexual--eroding qualities that should be applauded. Absolutely nothing wrong with supporting the Arts or being homosexual but they need to be reported on relative to their minority status ,not dominating the News. barryb and We're Doomed 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonkatime 323 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 7 hours ago, rdytdy said: Make that Minister For Racing. And his racing background is...........? Outside of cabinet also, so what effect will this have on the proposed bill re race field legislations etc ? Who are the alternatives with a racing background in the national party? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM(the other Molloy) 1,774 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 Lets give the bloke a chance. He could not possibly be worse than the last one. If he is not silly enough to let his officials pull the wool over his eyes it will be a start. New Racing Minister - best news in months chevy86, gubellini and Tauhei Notts 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Smallhaussen 3,226 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 10 hours ago, TOM(the other Molloy) said: New Racing Minister - best news in months Purcell going, Tony Lee back, new racing minister - about time the shotputter shot through. tonkatime, We're Doomed and dock leaf 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 11 hours ago, TOM(the other Molloy) said: Lets give the bloke a chance. He could not possibly be worse than the last one. If he is not silly enough to let his officials pull the wool over his eyes it will be a start. New Racing Minister - best news in months Agree Tom. The problem is he is not even in Cabinet so the ability to influence change is limited....Guy was and achieved nothing. I doubt Allen and Hughes are losing sleep over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM(the other Molloy) 1,774 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 17 minutes ago, Ohokaman said: Agree Tom. The problem is he is not even in Cabinet so the ability to influence change is limited....Guy was and achieved nothing. I doubt Allen and Hughes are losing sleep over it. yes we can only hope he can make a difference. Certainly if the guy takes an active interest, maybe heads out to Matamata or Te Rapa one morning or to the Dargaville races he might actually talk to some of the grass roots and get a feel for the game. Instead of soaking up the hospitality at Karak Million night or Karaka Sales, NZ Cup day or whatever. Those days are great times for NZ racing but not reflective of the everyday grind for stakeholders. In other news I see his predecessor has now got civil defence so if disaster strikes you people you are on your own and in deep poop! Midget, Insider and dock leaf 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We're Doomed 4,855 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 Any idea why we actually need a Minister for Racing? After all, we don't have a minister for Rugby, or Cricket, or Beer. I know we have the Racing Act, but that is really focussed on the gaming side of things these days. Hard to imagine the industry would be any worse off without a mInister. richie and TOM(the other Molloy) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom 494 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 Hopefully this will mean the ridiculous Race Fields Legislation will be scrapped as if this bloke has half a brain he won't want that piece of shit Act to be his first as Racing Minister. Hopefully he's also his own man not Glenda and Postman Pat's lapdog like the last clown. Hope springs eternal. Bimbo and elbow 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 TTOM, I don't think the recovery will be lead by Dargaville ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM(the other Molloy) 1,774 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Trump said: TTOM, I don't think the recovery will be lead by Dargaville ! The point was he needs to get to the grass roots to find out what is going on. He will learn a lot more about the industry reality in Dargaville than on Karaka Million night. Turny, We're Doomed and Trump 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 52 minutes ago, Trump said: TTOM, I don't think the recovery will be lead by Dargaville ! Where are you based trumpet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spyro 408 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 Met him at Te Awamutu races the other day. Seemed very down to earth and easy to talk with. From what he was saying he had raced horses before which is improvement on the last numbnuts we had. TOM(the other Molloy) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump 2,741 Report post Posted May 23, 2017 I've been to Dargaville races Puha. My point was as put. The recovery can only come from having a Racing Board that has an acute understanding of the problems/challenges facing the Racing Industry, has a good working relationship with the Racing Minister, and has the right strategy to progress and strengthen/enrich the Industry from the Grass roots to the top. The CEO can only do what aligns with the Board Strategy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted May 23, 2017 38 minutes ago, Trump said: I've been to Dargaville races Puha. My point was as put. The recovery can only come from having a Racing Board that has an acute understanding of the problems/challenges facing the Racing Industry, has a good working relationship with the Racing Minister, and has the right strategy to progress and strengthen/enrich the Industry from the Grass roots to the top. The CEO can only do what aligns with the Board Strategy. The Minister needs to be much more "involved" with the Industry, the Boards and what is going on in general Trumpy..and that is not what has been happening in recent times....Winnie excepted perhaps. Someone with a bit of Racing/Ownership experience as Bennett appears to have can only be positive as he should understand the machinations of the industry and problems we all face, and might not simply accept what he is being told. Having the bollocks to take drastic measures where they are clearly needed is another matter altogether however..... porky, Trump and globederby12 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOODBINE 88 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 David Bennett has been MP for Hamilton East for many years and is likely to retain his seat at this year's elections. He is a dairy farmer and I am aware that he has attended Racing events in Hamilton. I hope that he does a good job in this important portfolio. Patiti 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
