PM’s remark about small business caused hurt, says National minister
A National minister said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's comment about small business caused significant hurt, though she praised his apology as reflecting his integrity.
A National minister has acknowledged that a remark made by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon about small business caused considerable hurt. The minister noted that Luxon's subsequent apology demonstrated his integrity.
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PM's small business remark caused 'a lot of hurt' – National minister
But Nicola Willis suggested today that Luxon's apology "reflected his integrity".