Jacinda Ardern's foray into DIY has been a flash in the pan after a Wellington plumber complained that Labour's deputy leader installed her own new toilet. The board investigated and chief executive Martin Sawyers this week told Will that Ardern had apologised for her error and the case was closed. In some parts of Auckland, including where Ardern lives, it is illegal to install a toilet unless the work is carried out by an authorised plumber. Ardern told the Herald she did not realise when she bought and installed with Gayford the new toilet, to replace a broken down existing one, that they were breaking the law. Ardern, who was promoted to Labour's deputy leader last week, said she was happy to be investigated by the board and did not expect to be treated any differently from anybody else.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 11, 2017 00:11 UTC