A political scientist says the allegations that Census data has been misused by a political party would be very concerning if true. 

The Prime Minister's announced the Public Service Commission will undertake an independent investigation amid allegations surrounding Te Pāti Māori and Manurewa Marae. 

It relates to the misuse of Census data and Covid-19 vaccination information. 

Political commentator Grant Duncan told Mike Hosking that the alleged mixing of Census and Covid related functions with election campaigning would be inappropriate. 

He says all of those choices should be private to the individuals concerned. 

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