A tale of two interviews

Last night Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide appeared on Close Up to answer questions from host Mark Sainsbury about the super city, and claims on the front page of yesterday’s Herald that Hide’s CCOs lack transparency and accountability.

The interview was a big disappointment. Mark Sainsbury failed to ask the hard questions and repeatedly gave Hide an opportunity to spin his lines. Have a look at it here.  (The interview kicks in about halfway through the item.)

In contrast, John Campbell also recorded an interview with Hide on the same subject yesterday.  I am not sure that it actually went to air but you can watch it on the TV3 website. Campbell doesn’t let Hide off the hook.

What do you think?