ISBN10: 1988547512, ISBN13: 9781988547510, [publisher: A&U New Zealand] Softcover 288 pages. The most anticipated political memoir of the year. A frank account from National MP Judith Collins of the highs a nd lows of a political life. From her humble beginnings as the yo ungest daughter of Labour-voting farming parents, Judith Collins has carved a path to almost the very top of New Zealand politics. Collins grew up in rural Walton, Waikato, on a dairy farm. At the age of 10 she entered politics, running for class president. She won. After a successful career as a lawyer, Collins became t he MP for Papakura in 2002, alongside fellow new recruit John Key . When Key and National won office in 2008, Collins became the Mi nister for Police, Corrections and Veterans. Pull No Punches is the candid story of a determined Minister at the centre of New Z ealand political life and of a woman who is always resilient in t he face of adversity. Funny, forthright and fearless, Collins re veals what it is like to survive-and thrive-for two decades as a senior female politician. Editorial Reviews About the Author Ju dith Collins is a senior National party politician and former law yer who has kept extensive notes of her time in politics. She is the MP for Papakura, and is married to businessman David Wong-Tun g. They have one son, James.
[Wellington, New Zealand] [Publication Year: 2020]

ISBN10: 1988547512, ISBN13: 9781988547510, [publisher: Allen & Unwin 2020 Paperback] Softcover
[Wellington, WLG, New Zealand] [Publication Year: 2020]

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