Election 2026: NZ First’s Shane Jones blames media ‘wokeism’ for response to ‘kneepads’ remarkAdam PearseDeputy Political Editor·NZ Herald·21 Jul, 2026 02:44 AM3 mins to readThe NZ First deputy leader blamed media wokeism for the reaction to his remark. Video / Mark MitchellNew Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones is blaming a “virus of wokeism” in the media for condemnation of his remark that politicians need to “take off your kneepads” when hosting foreign leaders.
Jones denies he was being crass when he stated at his party convention on Saturday, “Labour Party,
