Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters criticized Parliament as a “house of chaos” on social media, following the Privileges Committee’s recommendation to suspend three Te Pāti Māori MPs for performing a haka during a previous reading of the Treaty Principles Bill. His remarks also came after Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden made headlines for using offensive language in the House while attacking Labour for not condemning a derogatory column about female ministers. Peters expressed his concerns about the decline in decorum, including the use of inappropriate language and relaxed dress standards in Parliament.
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Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says allegations against ex-Deputy Jevon McSkimming ‘disturbing’
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster described the criminal case against ex-Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming as "a really disturbing situation" during an interview, emphasizing the need to let legal processes unfold without discussing the specifics due to the ongoing court case. Coster, who worked closely with McSkimming, was pressed about any suspicions of wrongdoing but maintained he could not comment further. Want More Context? 🔎
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