Michael Wood to face parliamentary probe

Michael Wood to face parliamentary probe
Michael Wood has been stood down as Transport Minister. (Image: NZME)
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Embattled former transport minister Michael Wood will face a probe by parliament's registrar of pecuniary interest.The registrar Sir Maarten Wevers confirmed, after receiving a letter from National’s chief whip and shadow attorney general Chris Penk yesterday, he will conduct an inquiry into Wood’s disclosure.Earlier this week, Wood was suspended as transport minister by prime minister Chris Hipkins after it was revealed he held shares in Auckland airport – something the Cabinet Office told him 12 times to divest.Wevers sa...

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