During the following question, Labour’s Duncan Webb told the Speaker that Stanford had made an unparliamentary remark when returning to her seat, and it would probably be appropriate for her to apologise. Photo / Mark MitchellAssistant Speaker Barbara Kuriger said she also had not heard the comment and asked if such a comment was made, prompting Stanford to immediately withdraw and apologise. In fact, I had a meeting with her just last night around NCEA, so we have civil conversations. “I wouldn’t find that acceptable in any workplace, let alone in a place where we’ve got strict rules for a reason.”Stanford has been contacted for comment. Sign up to The Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 21, 2024 08:13 UTC