One of my hopes for the year was that the Green Party would get out of its own way and behave sort of normally - thus giving themselves a chance at real political success.
I was spurred on by their decision to remain outside government in a confidence and supply deal. In a way, they didn't really have a choice, given Winston Peters hates them. But it's the perfect position to be in - to pick and choose the stuff you support.
Get some runs on the board, and hopefully don't get caught up in the contagion that has afflicted New Zealand First already in that poll last week, whereby if you're too close to government and the major party of the day, you die. I refer here, of course, to the Greens' determination to select a co-leader.
A co-leader is not needed, not necessary, it's PC nonsense and reminds us yet again that the Green Party is more interested and determined to be seen as a niche collection of misfits than a genuine political force.
The Greens have all the leader they need: James Shaw is genuine talent, apart from his catastrophic handling of the Metiria Turei debacle - he's diligent, likeable, bright, has international business experience, seems moderate for a Green and able to work with a variety of others in the political spectrum.