Rongotai MP Julie Anne Genter has apologised in Parliament after National accused her of intimidating and attacking one of its ministers in the House.
A spokesperson for the Green Party told RNZ her actions were “unacceptable” and fell short of the standards they expect of their MPs.
As MPs were debating roading projects as part of the Annual Review – Transport on Wednesday night, Genter rose from her seat and walked across the chamber towards National’s Matt Doocey.
She then waved a book in his face and repeatedly yelled: “Read the report!”
The debate’s chair, Parliament Deputy Speaker Barbara Kuriger, interrupted and urged the Green MP to resume her seat.
“We know that transport is one of those touchy subjects but if we want to get the best out of the minister, interjections are fine but it would be good if we could actually just ask the questions and let the minister answer them…. rather than shouting matches and it is not appropriate to get out of one’s seat to go and have an argument with somebody on the other side,” Kuriger said.
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