Seems like a bit of a strawman argument when you could use the same thought process over any controversy regarding any government. Transparency is everything to me as a voterYes optics for sure but my point is I guess, that the media and us to a certain extent should have more important things to focus on like the the number of child murders for example that still continue to happen in this civilised country
As for vetting practices, Luxon could get a few tips off the Greens, they set the standard for MPs.