Banks: Behind the MaskSuccessful businessman and entrepreneur, Member of Parliament, controversial Cabinet minister, radio talkback host and Mayor of Auckland - John Banks remains an enigma even after two decades in the public eye. A self-styled morals crusader - on law and lorder, race relations, abortion, homosexuals, academics and socialists, 'dole bludgers' and trade unionists - John Banks has polarised opinion across the political spectrum. |
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