"We are in a tough economic situation and we are doing the best that we can. We want to start improving our own economic outlook as a country." - Mark Mitchell, Minister for Police Mr Mitchell trying to excuse why his shabby govt cant pay our police office a decent salary. Perhaps our economic tough times mightnt be so bad if they werent squandering $3BILLION on landlord,and more tax cuts to come. #NationalNotFitToGovern https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/511498/government-priorities-clearly-wrong-police-association-says-after-minister-defends-pay-offer