PM’s Presser: Brash’s emails and Ms Rankin

It was put to the Prime minister that one of his inner circle was responsible for the leak. He said he had queried possible culprits and they had denied it.

Key also defended Christine Rankin, saying her experience as an advocate against child abuse qualified her for a role in the families commission, and issues regarding personal life were not related, and not relevant.

The PM also touched on Auckland Governance, failing to fully explain why there has been a delay in naming the transition board.