"Today Saltcon.uk published quotes from leaked transcripts of the Liberal-National-Reform government's coalition negotiations, and some of these quotes published are astounding" says /u/imnofox.

"This article reports that the Prime Minister, /u/fresh3001, told Reform that he 'hates the regions', and that it was the 'WORST portfolio'. The disdain and contempt shown by the ex-Prime Minister in these statements is embarrassing and inexcusable. It's no wonder the Minister for Regions, /u/kingethan15, left the National Party the first chance he got."

"It's a shame that the leadership failed to recognise the importance and the value of the provinces, as the opposition parties always have. With /u/Fresh3001 on his way out, this is a chance for the National Party to follow by the opposition's lead and stand up not just for the urban centres, but for the struggling regions too."

"The former Prime Minister should apologise for his comments, and should remember that he was supposed to represent all New Zealanders, not just those in the urban centres." says /u/imnofox.