Photo: RNZ / Dom ThomasDirector-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says he should not have accepted free tickets to a Black Caps match. Dr Bloomfield was lobbied by cricket bosses for the players to get priority access to the Covid-19 vaccine, at the Black Caps vs Australia Twenty20 match in Wellington on Sunday. "I thought I was acting within the Public Service Commission guidelines on chief executive gifts, benefits and expenses." "I have clarified this with the Public Service Commissioner. I have donated the price of the tickets, and also the price of tickets to two Hurricanes games last year (also previously declared), to Wellington City Mission."

Source: Otago Daily Times March 11, 2021 00:11 UTC