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Anything Could Happen
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A fascinating and in-depth insight into the remarkable life and career of one of the most influential and adroit politicians of his generation
In this illuminating and beautifully written book, Grant Robertson reflects on the major events in his life, from growing up in a loving but complex family, through to his highly successful career as a Labour politician and becoming Finance Minister in the Ardern government during one of New Zealand history's most tumultuous times.
A natural storyteller, Robertson writes memorably about his childhood and teen years in Dunedin: grappling with his sexuality as a teenager, his passion for music and a fleeting career managing bands, his emerging political beliefs, and being told the shocking news that his father had been stealing from his employer and was facing imprisonment.
Robertson paints a vivid picture of life inside parliament — including his time in opposition, where he learnt at the feet of Helen Clark, and the immense privilege and responsibility of being Finance Minister, none more so than when the Covid-19 pandemic threatened to decimate New Zealand's economy.
In recounting the challenges he faced, Robertson writes honestly about how politics works, and why it matters, and his belief in the unique potential of Aotearoa and his optimism for its future.
In this illuminating and beautifully written book, Grant Robertson reflects on the major events in his life, from growing up in a loving but complex family, through to his highly successful career as a Labour politician and becoming Finance Minister in the Ardern government during one of New Zealand history's most tumultuous times.
A natural storyteller, Robertson writes memorably about his childhood and teen years in Dunedin: grappling with his sexuality as a teenager, his passion for music and a fleeting career managing bands, his emerging political beliefs, and being told the shocking news that his father had been stealing from his employer and was facing imprisonment.
Robertson paints a vivid picture of life inside parliament — including his time in opposition, where he learnt at the feet of Helen Clark, and the immense privilege and responsibility of being Finance Minister, none more so than when the Covid-19 pandemic threatened to decimate New Zealand's economy.
In recounting the challenges he faced, Robertson writes honestly about how politics works, and why it matters, and his belief in the unique potential of Aotearoa and his optimism for its future.
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Table of contents
- COVER PAGE
- TITLE PAGE
- COPYRIGHT PAGE
- DEDICATION
- CONTENTS
- 1. BEGINNINGS
- 2. GIN AND INDULGENCE
- 3. A WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN
- 4. THE MAKING OF A POLITICIAN
- 5. I WISH I WAS IN WELLINGTON
- 6. IF YOU CAN MAKE IT HERE — NEW YORK AND THE UN
- 7. THREE EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN
- 8. THE CAMPAIGN FOR WELLINGTON CENTRAL
- 9. NINE LONG YEARS
- 10. IT COULDN’T BE DONE
- 11. GOVERNING BEFORE COVID
- 12. THE COVID YEARS
- 13. A MAJORITY GOVERNMENT
- 14. WāHINE TOA — SIX YEARS OF SPORT
- 15. NO FUEL IN THE TANKS
- EPILOGUE
- PICTURE SECTION
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- INDEX