Although it's all no doubt above board, to the outsider it appears as if a significant member of the Opposition has been taken out of play by means of a [tax-payer funded] lucrative job offer just prior to the election. Some view it as a killer blow to Labour.

Reference: http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/242302/national-accused-over-shane-jones-job-move

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