Oh, it gets better. Here’s a few quotes from the Radio NZ article.

“Roger is 85 years old, I want him to enjoy his retirement, I admire what he has done for New Zealand in the past, I’m not going to get into any sort of public argument.” (Seymour)

Current Finance Minister Grant Robertson was surprised to hear Douglas’ support had shifted and asked: “Who does he support? Please tell me it’s not me”.

Our politicians really do have a way with words sometimes.