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Police confirm report as Green MP faces shoplifting claims (www.rnz.co.nz)

submitted 2 years ago by Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz to c/politics@lemmy.nz

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I feel so sorry for James Shaw.

Does anyone know what the procedure is here if Golriz needs to step down permanently? Does she stay a member until the next election, does the next person on the list step up?

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[–] AWOL_muppet@lemmy.nz 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Oh wow, so it's still unclear whether there anything more than just accusations. What a mess, but I look forward to this playing out.

I really hope it's not a case of shoplifting

[–] AWOL_muppet@lemmy.nz 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Wasn't it shayne Jones that got stung for buying sunnies on his parliamentary card? (Admittedly a bit different...)

What other gaffes have we had?

[–] RecallMadness@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Act MP Awatere Huata stole from a government funded foundation and paid for a stomach staple.

[–] AWOL_muppet@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago

Holy shit, that's amazing!

"Nah, fuck you - I got mine!" encapsulated perfectly!

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Possibly, but given the police are involved, I'd be taking it pretty seriously. Filing a false complaint is a crime, after all.

[–] AWOL_muppet@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Agreed. Surely she's not that stupid, but who knows? Time will tell, hopefully...

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 years ago

People don't necessarily shoplift for logical reasons. It'll be an interesting one to watch, for sure.