Is this the speech that will keep David Shearer safe?

Labour leader David Shearer is pushing a ‘New Direction’ for New Zealand – with the behind scenes help of broadcasting guru Ian Fraser. His speech at the Labour Party conference was applauded by delegates. Shearer talked of two paths that lie ahead for NZ. “One path leads to disappointment, decline and constant struggle ..That’s our country’s current path, the one National is taking. “The other path is about change. It’s about a new direction for Labour and a new direction for New Zealand. A new direction where we fight back, create opportunity and build a world class New Zealand that we’re proud of…Not just accepting second best and managing decline.”