The Brute Squad ... in Otatara???

Trevor Mallard writes:

"Hearing that Anne Tolley pleaded for the Diplomatic Protection Squad (DPS) to intervene in the Invercargill creative writing exercise is almost impossible to believe."

That is unbelievable!

Mallard goes on to describe the uses to which John Key puts the Diplomatic Protection Squad:

"I want to make it clear I’m not criticising them.

It is just the vast numbers that the PM uses. Taking four to Hawaii. Having five escourting him around parliament. Using them as a battering ram around airports. And as personal servants holding his towel in the gym."

Very odd.

Otatara School stuns Minister

Stunned Minister

"Mrs Tolley says she was stunned to see the letter"
Well, she's easily stunned!
"Otatara School Board of trustees chairman Justin Reid says the letter was written to promote creative writing."
Very sensible response from the board member.
Mr Reid then goes on to say,
"The school has apologised unreservedly to Mrs Tolley."
Less  so.
This might put things into perspective.