Matthew Hooton, aide to Todd Muller
Our guest speaker this week was Our guest speaker this week was Matthew Hooton, political commentator and now aide to the newly-elected leader of the opposition, Todd Muller.
Matthew is familiar with our Club, having addressed us three or four times in the past. He is a long-time friend of the Bright family, as a result of Beryl Bright taking him under her wing when she worked at the Beehive and Matthew was a wannabe speechwriter. Matthew began by paying a generous tribute to Beryl and our late friend and member, George.
He comes from a privileged Remuera background and has been immersed in politics since university, with occasional forays into the consulting world.
Matthew reflected on political change in New Zealand; once our parliament was dominated by businessmen and ex-unionists and younger politicians wanted to change the world. Now he sees the younger element as celebrities with no firm political views.
He is an old friend of Todd Muller, with whom he went back-packing in India long ago. He obviously has a high regard for his new boss and thinks he will make a great Prime Minister one day.
Rotary clubs have been described as “The National Party at lunch”, but on this occasion Matthew found the going rather tough, and his over-the-top electioneering grated on some members., political commentator and now aide to the newly-elected leader of the opposition, Todd Muller.
Matthew is familiar with our Club, having addressed us three or four times in the past. He is a long-time friend of the Bright family, as a result of Beryl Bright taking him under her wing when she worked at the Beehive and Matthew was a wannabe speechwriter. Matthew began by paying a generous tribute to Beryl and our late friend and member, George.
He comes from a privileged Remuera background and has been immersed in politics since university, with occasional forays into the consulting world.
Matthew reflected on political change in New Zealand; once our parliament was dominated by businessmen and ex-unionists and younger politicians wanted to change the world. Now he sees the younger element as celebrities with no firm political views.
He is an old friend of Todd Muller, with whom he went back-packing in India long ago. He obviously has a high regard for his new boss and thinks he will make a great Prime Minister one day.
Rotary clubs have been described as “The National Party at lunch”, but on this occasion Matthew found the going rather tough, and his over-the-top electioneering grated on some members.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.5% ... It is complicated
How therapy can support you
We want so much to be heard - by our friends, our partners, our bosses, our family.
We want to be truly listened to and heard.
Maybe you weren't really heard when you were young. The parents were busy - understandably. Siblings were distracting. Circumstances were busy.
Where did that leave you? In a not knowing place. Unsure. Uncertain about yourself.
Maybe you craved to be heard which might have equated to craving for love.
Maybe that lead to situations where you were vulnerable and made to do things you didn't really want to.
In therapy, I listen and you will be heard. Not so called "active listening" but real listening which is so much more than active listening. There might even be space in this for you to hear you. To get to know you, to acknowledge you, to have compassion for you.
Annette - check out my website or email me - annette@theinnerpath.co.nz
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