The Minister of Forestry's office shuts sown claims of a conflict of interest
The Minister of Forestry's office shuts sown claims of a conflict of interest
7 July 2023
Simeon Brown says it involves Associate Health Minister Peeni Henare, and his partner Skye Kimura, the CEO of ad agency Tatou.
He claims there have been several contracts between the Ministry of Health and Tatou, but the pair's relationship doesn't seem to have been raised.
He says the Cabinet manual's clear about declaring and managing conflicts of interest.
Minister Henare's office says he has disclosed his relationship and is confident he's managed his interests in accordance with the Cabinet Manual.
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