Newshub claims Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi made promises to long-time friend, musician Jason Kerrison, to help with an immigration case. "If she is a prime minister with the full power of those words, she has to show leadership and act with urgency." When thanked by Kerrison, Faafoi replied, "Whānau whānau brother." Newshub said that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's office did not know about the messages until it was alerted today by the media company. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said she had "clear expectations of her ministers to uphold the highest standards at all times".

Source: Otago Daily Times December 05, 2019 23:37 UTC