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Nash’s Maternity Comments Spark Outcry | Auckland News
Former MP Stuart Nash is facing a firestorm after allegedly calling National MP Katie Nimon “one of the laziest” for taking maternity leave, sparking outrage across the political spectrum. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon slammed Nash’s remarks as sexist and accused NZ First of echoing the manosphere, while National MPs defended Nimon, calling her one of the hardest-working MPs. Nimon herself refuted Nash’s claims, stating she only took ten weeks off and was actively working in her electorate before returning. This isn’t Nash’s first controversy—he previously apologized for offensive comments…
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