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Blakeley Under Fire for Contempt | Auckland News
Minister Nic Blakeley’s credibility is crumbling after the Privileges Committee accused his ministry of deliberately misleading Parliament — a serious contempt. Labour, once content with the report’s findings, now says his position is “untenable,” pushing for stronger action. Though Blakeley offered to resign and apologized, the Public Service Commissioner rejected it, citing his inexperience and full accountability. The committee also slammed senior officials for ignorance of evidence protocols, stressing truth-telling is non-negotiable in public service. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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