Most of New Zealand's prime ministers have had the inspirational abilities of an earthworm says Denis Welch, a political commentator and former deputy editor for The Listener. He points out two expectations; Joesph Savage who established the welfare state and Norman Kirk who had 631 days as Prime Minister in the 70's, then died in office. Welch believes Norman Kirk still speaks to us as a leader who believed governments should have a clear moral purpose, and big business should stay out of politics. His new book is an ode to 'Big Norm" as well as call to remember the lofty vision Kirk had for what New Zealand could be. His book is called We Need to Talk About Norman New Zealand's Lost Leader.
We Need to Talk about Norman book cover Photo: supplied
