Was anyone else gob-smacked by the feral display by Matthew Hooton on "Nine to Noon" on Monday? Not only was he parroting uncritically the Ports PR, but also his vicious ad hominem attack on Mike Lee was startling in its vehemence. Ms Ryan was forced to intervene twice to insist on some decorum in his behaviour. Radio NZ will have to think about his appropriateness as a commentator. Attacks such as the one launched yesterday, against people not present and unable to defend themselves, are distasteful.
Mike Williams was, by the way, unimpressive in his response on the Ports issue, too.
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Perhaps Hooten spent some time with Mallard before going on air and the attitude rubbed off.
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