Internal docs on Labour intern scheme 'wishful thinking'JASON DORDAY/FAIRFAX NZ The marae where the students were housed rejects any claims of "slum-like" conditions. Labour's general secretary, Andrew Kirton, says he has known since April about the living conditions. "It appears to be wishful thinking and getting some thoughts down on paper" Labour's general secretary Andrew Kirton told RNZ. One student who spoke before returning home said the scheme wasn't associated with the Labour party at all. McCarten said in a statement that the programme was supported by the Labour Party, but he led and managed it.

Source: Stuff June 22, 2017 23:02 UTC