as the ultimate political survivor, Judith Collins prepares for her ultimate test
- Written by Jennifer Curtin, Professor of Politics and Policy, University of Auckland
Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-NDI first met Judith Collins in a media green room somewhere in Auckland midway through 2015. She is renowned for her ambition and dogged determination. But meeting her in person, I found her engaging, funny and very direct.
She is also from my own home province, Waikato, which has a long history of producing...





