Michael Wood stood down as transport minister

Michael Wood stood down as transport minister
Michael Wood is stood down while any remaining conflicts are resolved. (Image: NZME)
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Prime minister Chris Hipkins has stood down Michael Wood as transport minister for not disclosing his shares of Auckland International Airport. Hipkins said he talked to Wood this morning and told him he’d be stood down while any remaining conflicts are resolved. Kieran McAnulty will be acting transport minister in the interim, effective immediately. “Michael has indicated to me his intention to sell the shares in Auckland International Airport as soon as possible. I believe that is the appropriate course of action,”...

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