PM stands Minister Meka Whaitiri aside over staffing issueCHECKPOINT/RNZ Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri has stepped aside as minister while an investigation is carried out into a "staffing matter" in her office. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has stood Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri aside while an investigation is carried out into staffing issue in her office. Braden Fastier Meka Whaitiri has been stood aside as a minister. Whatiri was a minister outside of Cabinet with responsibility for customs and associate agriculture, local government, and Crown/Māori relations. "Meka Whaitiri has told me she will be fully cooperating with the investigation, which will be thorough and conducted as quickly as possible," Ardern said.

Source: Stuff August 30, 2018 04:12 UTC