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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shweta Sharma

New Zealand minister steps down after placing hand on staffer’s arm during ‘animated discussion’

File. Andrew Bayly speaks in New Zealand’s parliament in March 2024 - (Getty)

New Zealand’s commerce and consumer affairs minister has resigned after putting his hand on a staff member’s arm during what he described as an “animated discussion”.

Andrew Bayly said his action was “inappropriate” and apologised for his “overbearing” behaviour.

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