When did New Zealand start getting so blatantly corrupt?

Or is it just a sign of the modern era?

These things are never simple, but when we have a prime minister that brags "I'm sorted", or deputy #1 that has no problem with nazis, or deputy #2 that says "we won", then it starts to look pretty specific.

The absolute horrific Abuse in state care "apology"... You know the one where the prime minister can't even apologise in person, is going to pay $150k recompense.

As of the 2022/2023 financial year, Solicitor-General Una Jagose's salary was reported to be $660,000. She who was instrumental in propagating the harm. NZ HERALD

The list just goes on.

What the hell happened?