Kiri Allan

After the Herald published news of the apology, RNZ published a version of the story. It reported that “speaking at her farewell in RNZ's boardroom on Friday ...

“I am a staunch public broadcaster, I believe hugely in what RNZ can do, and the role that it serves and it will continue to fulfil as the media landscape transforms. “To the haters, and there’s plenty of them, come on the journey,” she said. It is not easy to navigate in our respective professions but we do it well and we do it with integrity. It reported that “speaking at her farewell in RNZ’s boardroom on Friday afternoon, Allan took aim at RNZ’s treatment of Māori reporters and urged the public broadcaster to have a look at its culture”. Farewells include an open invitation for anyone present to whaikōrero [give a speech] and the free expression of views is encouraged.” “On reflection, I also accept that it could have been interpreted as me telling RNZ how to manage their staff or company.

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Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking on Justice Minister Kiri Allan's critical remarks about RNZ at fiancee Māni Dunlop's farewell, Defence Minister Andrew ...

Farewells include an open invitation for anyone present to whaikōrero [give a speech] and the free expression of views is encouraged.” “She was invited to the event in a personal capacity and was there as a family member. “I was invited to Friday’s event as Māni’s fiancee to speak on her behalf, and the family’s behalf, to her employer of 11 years.” Allan said she was speaking in a personal capacity but acknowledged and accepted that “I am a senior Government minister, and as such that there is not such a delineation in terms of public perception. “That’s the way people see you and when I am in the supermarket people stop and talk to me - I am a minister when they are talking to me regardless. “That was not my intent and it is certainly not my job,” she said.

Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking on Justice Minister Kiri Allan's critical remarks about RNZ at fiancee Māni Dunlop's farewell, Defence Minister Andrew ...

Farewells include an open invitation for anyone present to whaikōrero [give a speech] and the free expression of views is encouraged.” “She was invited to the event in a personal capacity and was there as a family member. “I was invited to Friday’s event as Māni’s fiancee to speak on her behalf, and the family’s behalf, to her employer of 11 years.” “That’s the way people see you and when I am in the supermarket people stop and talk to me - I am a minister when they are talking to me regardless. Allan said she was speaking in a personal capacity but acknowledged and accepted that “I am a senior Government minister, and as such that there is not such a delineation in terms of public perception. Cabinet minister on Kiri Allan: ‘Whatever context you are in you are a minister’

Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan has apologised for comments at her fiancée Māni Dunlop's farewell from RNZ. Photos / NZME / Supplied. A senior Cabinet minister ...

It’s natural and understandable for people to support their families.” “She was invited to the event in a personal capacity and was there as a family member. “I was invited to Friday’s event as Māni’s fiancee to speak on her behalf, and the family’s behalf, to her employer of 11 years.”

Kiri Allan has the opportunity to clear up any lingering doubts about what she actually said at an RNZ function,” says ACT Leader David Seymour.