Chair of ACC and Pharmac, Steve Maharey is facing criticism for penning articles critical of National.

These comments draw comparison to former Te Whatu Ora board chair Rob Campbell, who was sacked after attacking the opposition on LinkedIn.

Minister-in-charge Ayesha Verall has rejected Maharey's offer of resignation.

Barry Soper, ZB's senior political correspondent says that the same rules around political objectivity should be applied to Steve Maharey's comments, and he should be let go.

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Chair of ACC and Pharmac, Steve Maharey is facing criticism for penning articles critical of National.
These comments draw comparison to former Te Whatu Ora board chair Rob Campbell, who was sacked after attacking the opposition on LinkedIn.
Minister-in-charge Ayesha Verall has rejected Maharey's offer of resignation.
Barry Soper, ZB's senior political correspondent says that the same rules around political objectivity should be applied to Steve Maharey's comments, and he should be let go.
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