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Clare Curran resigns as Minister

Published: Fri 7 Sep 2018 12:08 PM
Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister
MP for Mt Albert
7 September 2018PĀNUI PĀPĀHO
MEDIA STATEMENT
Clare Curran resigns as Minister
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has accepted Clare Curran’s resignation as a Minister.
“Clare Curran contacted me last night to confirm her wish to resign as a Minister and I accepted that resignation,” said Jacinda Ardern.
“Clare has come to the view the issues currently surrounding her are causing an unacceptable distraction for the Government and immense pressure on her personally.
“I agree with her assessment that resigning is the best course of action for the Government and for her.”
Kris Faafoi will become the Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media, remaining outside of Cabinet, and Peeni Henare will become the Associate Minister for ACC.

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