The Electoral Commission has referred New Plymouth MP David MacLeod to the police over his failure to report $178,394 of candidate donations.
The National MP’s original candidate return for the 2023 General Election was filed on February 13, 2024.
The total donations disclosed were $29,268 from seven separate donors.
On May 20, the Commission received an amended return, with the total donations disclosed in the amended return coming to $207,662 from 24 separate donors.
As a result, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stood MacLeod down from his two select committees roles, including as chairperson of the environment committee.
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