I came here ready to rage comment after reading the headline, but I think you're bang on.
I'd argue Campbell's behaviour in this specific case made it a no brainer. Especially after the way he doubled down. But you're right that there are plenty of other ways he could have made his point that would be fine.
Hopefully politicians can also resist the urge to politicise public servants. If Campbell had simply said that he supported delivering health services in partnership with Māori, then it'd be just as bad if politicians accused him of being some sort of shill for Labour and co-governance.
I came here ready to rage comment after reading the headline, but I think you're bang on.
I'd argue Campbell's behaviour in this specific case made it a no brainer. Especially after the way he doubled down. But you're right that there are plenty of other ways he could have made his point that would be fine.
Hopefully politicians can also resist the urge to politicise public servants. If Campbell had simply said that he supported delivering health services in partnership with Māori, then it'd be just as bad if politicians accused him of being some sort of shill for Labour and co-governance.