By Bryce Edwards*
Analysis - The leaking has already begun from the National Party's top-secret report on their disastrous 2020 election campaign. It's a fraught issue, illustrating just how dysfunctional and divisive things still are inside National. Trust is low, and fingers are still being pointed - even by leader Judith Collins, who clearly doesn't fully trust her caucus.
National Party leader Judith Collins.
Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas
Top secrecy to keep the report from leaking
MP access to the report into their own party is colourfully described by Claire Trevett in the
Herald: "The National Party's determination to keep the juicy bits of the review into its abysmal election result secret has led it to Harry Potter lengths. MPs can enter the Room of Secrets, in an undisclosed location in Parliament, to read the report. They cannot take phones or other communication devices into the room. Presumably the Obliviate (forgetfulness spell) is then cast upon them before they exit again. This is all done in a bid to prevent leaks of the contents of the report. The irony of the party being fearful of leaks of a report which has blamed leaks for the party's woes is not missed".