Kiritapu Allan has stepped down from her portfolios after her diagnosis. Labour’s Kiritapu Allan has been diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. Allan is 37 years old of Ngāti Ranginui & Ngāti Tūwharetoa and was promoted to Cabinet soon after the last election. STUFF Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be ready for Kiri Allan's return once the MP has completed her cancer treatment. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Kris Faafoi will take over her role in emergency management while Dr. Ayesha Verrall will take on conservation.

Source: Stuff April 05, 2021 21:10 UTC