Stuart Nash saga: Conflict of interest identified in investigation into sacked minister

Chris Hipkins has announced that ex-Police Minister Stuart Nash will be stripped of all his cabinet portfolios after a new scandal has emerged. Video / NZ HeraldAn investigation into sacked minister Stuart Nash’s communications with his donors has identified another conflict of interest. However, the report did highlight one matter when Nash identified a conflict of interest when a close associate and donor was appointed to a government advisory board Nash was linked to. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins sacked Stuart Nash as a minister earlier this year following the Napier MP's communication with donors. Photo / Mark MitchellThe report said Nash removed himself from the appointment process in an effort to manage the conflict, but Hayward determined Nash should have done more.