Maharey, a former Labour Education and Social Development Minister, writes a regular column for Stuff.co.nz. Asked whether he thought Maharey’s comments were appropriate, Hipkins said Maharey’s actions indicated he was considering whether his comments were appropriate. “[Maharey] accepts that it could be a problem.”Prime Minister Chris Hipkins believes Steve Maharey will stop writing columns. “We do not make political statements or engage in political activity in relation to the functions of the Crown entity. “We discuss with the chair any proposal to make political comment or to undertake any significant political activity”.

Source: Stuff March 06, 2023 22:03 UTC