Labour MP and Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan has revealed she has been diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer. Kiri Allan. Photo: NZ HeraldPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed this morning that Allan would undertake a leave of absence while she undergoes medical treatment. "Kris Faafoi will be Acting Minister of Emergency Management. "Ayesha Verrall will be the Acting Minister of Conservation and Peeni Henare will be Acting Associate Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 05, 2021 21:33 UTC