Goff rules out Harawira led left party

TVNZ reports:

He said Labour would talk to the Maori Party if it was “in the interests of New Zealanders to do so”.

Goff would not, however, talk to Hone Harawira, saying there were “lots of things I fundamentally disagree with him on”.

He said Labour would also work with Winston Peters, though New Zealand First is currently out of government.

Personally I would choose Harawira over Peters anyday.

But what is significant is Goff ruling out even having discussions with Harawira.

Because many on the left want him to join forces with Bradford and McCarten and form a hard left party. If Harawira stood for them, they would not need 5% to get elected.

But Goff is apparently saying he would choose opposition, rather than deal with Harawira. Is this really his position?