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Nash Resigns After Offensive Text | Christchurch News
Stuart Nash, a New Zealand First candidate in Napier, resigned after sending a scathing text calling his National Party opponent “lazy” and “ill-suited for the job” — despite her having achieved more for the region while on maternity leave. Leader Winston Peters accepted his resignation, which came after the message went viral and triggered outrage across Parliament, including condemnation from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who labeled Nash’s remarks sexist and “manosphere.” Nash, a former Labour MP who joined New Zealand First just months ago, will not serve as a minister regardless of…
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