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Duncan Garner: Should you get sacked for giving lip to a govt minister in the street?

By Duncan Garner
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23 May, 2025 10:20 PM5 mins to read

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Winston Peters and Chris Bishop announcing new government funding for rail in a very public place. Photo / Supplied
Winston Peters and Chris Bishop announcing new government funding for rail in a very public place. Photo / Supplied

Winston Peters and Chris Bishop announcing new government funding for rail in a very public place. Photo / Supplied

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