Will Mark be rolled?

Politik reports:

The NZ First MP who is probably closest to Winston Peters looks likely to depose Ron Mark and become the party’s deputy leader.

Fletcher Tabuteau was yesterday refusing to comment on speculation that he was standing for deputy leader, but well-placed party sources say he will run.

That was given more force by Shane Jones also refusing to comment publicly but privately indicating that he is unlikely to run.

Peters is of course behind this. Loyalty is a one way street with him. Ron Mark has stayed loyal to Winston for over 25 years but he be tossed aside.