Rose Matafeo claims on Twitter she was barred from a Green Party speaking gig. Photo: Jason Oxenham / NZHNew Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo has spoken out on Twitter after she was removed as MC for the Green Party campaign launch. "Feel incredibly disappointed to be asked to step down from MCing the Green Party campaign launch, apparently at the request of one of their MPs. "If there was a reason for this request, I would love to know as it affects my ongoing involvement with Green Party events." Photo: Doug Sherring / NZ HeraldThe Herald approached the Green Party for comment.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 28, 2020 23:15 UTC