Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell disagree on Mallard's diplomatic appointment

Doubts are being raised over whether Trevor Mallard's past behaviour warrants a diplomatic posting. National's Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking he's unsure Mallard's record makes him a good representative of the country. He says there are a lot of people working for MFAT who would make extraordinary ambassadors for New Zealand that have never hit someone or falsely accused an employee of rape. But Labour's Megan Woods says three of the last five Speakers have gone on to diplomatic positions. And she told Hosking Mallard's proven himself to have the credentials. Woods says no one's ever raised any concerns about him having the skillset to host delegations and he's been a Member of Parliament for 35 years, holding 13 ministerial portfolios. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.