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Peters defends NZ First ad blaming ''woke b......t' for Manawanui sinking

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Briefings

New Zealand First leader Peter Robinson stated that the captain of the Manawanui ship was hired via a diversity, equity and inclusion programme, claiming this explains the sinking off Samoa's coast. The evidence provides a single factual claim about hiring practices but lacks context on the ship's history, the specific nature of the programme, or the timeline of the incident.

Key points

• Peter Robinson, leader of New Zealand First, asserted the Manawanui captain was hired through a diversity, equity and inclusion programme.
• The evidence does not specify the ship's previous record, the programme's operational period, or the exact date of the sinking.

Context

This finding relates to a recent maritime incident involving a New Zealand ship in the Pacific, where the leader used the hiring explanation to address public concerns about safety and fairness.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Robinson's statement; no details on the ship's history, programme specifics, or the sinking timeline are provided.

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