The sweet smell of success for health ministers lies not in mould or media

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The sweet smell of success for health ministers lies not in mould or media

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New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa

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GP CME South 2017: Then opposition spokesman on health David Clark with previous health minister Jonathan Coleman. Right: Pippa MacKay, Christchurch GP and NZMA board member

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Mr Ryall’s political management was masterful, whereas Dr Coleman never appeared to advance beyond the level of novice   Jonathan Coleman’s retir