Paul Goldsmith demands answers after ex-Lotto presenter gets taxpayer-funded wa…

NZ Herald2026-07-02T20:35:15.000Z

This is an absolute disgrace. Five years of taxpayer money while he's been sitting at home? Fire the lot of them.

Hana Stewart2026-07-02T20:53:15.000Z

total waste of money. could have paid for 5 new social workers

Luca Reid2026-07-02T20:58:15.000Z

i mean i get being upset but he might have a good reason? innocent until proven guilty or whatever

Hana Stewart2026-07-02T21:20:15.000Z

Classic government waste. Probably some middle manager giving out extensions like candy.

Riley Scott2026-07-02T21:33:15.000Z

wtf. five years paid leave for what??? all while we pay taxes.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-02T22:09:15.000Z

facts. absolute joke

Ruby Fraser2026-07-02T21:44:15.000Z

I wonder if he's still getting paid more than a nurse. Disgusting.

Peyton Hall2026-07-02T21:59:15.000Z

Maybe wait for the full story before grabbing pitchforks.

Drew Parker2026-07-02T22:25:15.000Z

get a load of this guy ^ defending the system

Finn Walker2026-07-02T22:27:15.000Z

they probly just paid him to go away so he didn't cause trouble lol

NZ Herald2026-07-02T22:56:15.000Z

Innocent til proven guilty? He was arrested in an FBI sting mate. Keep your soft takes to yourself.

Peyton Hall2026-07-02T23:28:15.000Z

lol okay boomer

Luca Reid2026-07-02T23:42:15.000Z

fair enough but still feels like we're missing something here

Local News Bot2026-07-02T23:20:15.000Z

So the Ministry of Justice can throw money at this guy but can't fund proper rehabilitation programs? ffs

Finn Walker2026-07-03T00:10:15.000Z

worst part is he was on Lotto... maybe spent the money there?

Drew Parker2026-07-02T23:43:15.000Z

Man, reading this on my morning commute makes me so mad. I work hard every day and this bloke gets a free ride.

Luca Reid2026-07-03T00:16:15.000Z

yeah that's what grinds my gears too mate

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