The text Stuart Nash sent me about Katie Nimon wasn’t private. We’re not friends – Chris Finlayson, KC
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- Chris Finlayson, former Attorney-General, stated that a text message he sent to Stuart Nash was not private.
- Finlayson clarified that he and Nash are not friends, despite Nash withdrawing as a candidate after controversial comments.
- The article references Finlayson's podcast 'Cross Party Lines' with former Labour leader Phil Goff.
Former Attorney-General Chris Finlayson KC has asserted that a text message he sent to Stuart Nash was not of a private nature. This statement comes in the wake of Nash's withdrawal as the New Zealand First candidate for Napier following controversial remarks.
Finlayson emphasized that his relationship with Nash does not extend to friendship. He made these comments in the context of his podcast, 'Cross Party Lines,' which he hosts with former Labour leader Phil Goff. Finlayson noted that while he and Goff were political opponents for many years, he holds Goff in high regard and enjoys their podcast discussions, where they explore various topics to find common ground.
The article notes Nash's withdrawal from the Napier candidacy, a move prompted by his contentious comments. Finlayson's clarification regarding the text message suggests it was not intended or received as a confidential communication.
The text Stuart Nash sent me about Katie Nimon wasn’t private. We’re not friends
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