Grant Robertson's newly announced departure has sparked plenty of debate about his political legacy.

The former Finance Minister has retired from Parliament- and will become Otago University's new Vice Chancellor in July.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Robertson left the Government books in an 'appalling' state.

"You only have to look at the figures to know just how badly this economy has been managed. Too much money has been scattered around."

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Grant Robertson's newly announced departure has sparked plenty of debate about his political legacy.
The former Finance Minister has retired from Parliament- and will become Otago University's new Vice Chancellor in July.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Robertson left the Government books in an 'appalling' state.
"You only have to look at the figures to know just how badly this economy has been managed. Too much money has been scattered around."
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