Maori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels has been stood down
from his ministerial responsibilities following allegations
of sexual misconduct.
Mr. Samuels has stood down after a
letter about the matter was sent to the Prime Minister’s
Department yesterday. Radio New Zealand is reporting that
ACT leader Richard Prebble has also written a letter to the
PM in relation to the allegations. Mr. Prebble is making no
comment at this time.
According to reports police
investigated the allegations last year but no charges were
laid.
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