Talk:Steve Maharey

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My reference for the change to be considered below is: [[1]]

"After the 1999 elections, a Labour-Alliance goverment was formed, Maharey became Minister of Social Services and Employment, having responsibility for social welfare, youth services, and the reduction of unemployment."

My reason for adding for inclusion of the next sentence is that it was in October 2002 that the Ministry of Social Development for was formed, replacing the title Department of Work and Income and bringing in other Social sector agencies. It was more than a name change, it also meant that the mandate for the ministry was considerably widened. [[2]]

"In 2002, the portfolio title changed to become Minister for Social Development and Employment."

[edit] Christine Rankin Affair

I don't think it's fair to attribute all of the comments made by Christine Rankine to Maharey's biography, but it is appropriate to make reference to the Christine Rankine affair, which I think should constitute a separate article, with the background in a neutral POV, including the roles played by Maharey, Rankine (and the background including WINZ extravagance), Mark Prebble, Michael Wintringham, and the subsequent employment court dispute.

It might also be useful to have bio stubs on Wintringham, Prebble, and Rankine.

[edit] Vandalism

I'm pretty sure Steve's spouse is not Peter Davis (New Zealand) Nankai 22:03, 3 May 2007 (UTC). Repaired. Please keep an eye on this.

Er, anyone know who Steve's cohab (if any) is? The "spouse" field in the data box is now blank. Nankai 22:08, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Resignation

Maharey has resigned from office, as of a couple of weeks ago; someone enthusiastic might want to deal to that in the article. 125.238.38.89 22:38, 5 November 2007 (UTC)Robbo