Minister Karen Chhour has confirmed she’s asked officials for a formal explanation over cultural leave being offered to Māori public servants.

Senior political correspondentBarry Soper joins Heather todiscuss.

Plus, it's been revealed Winston Peters did not ask for advice surrounding the new Reserve Bank Governor involving herself in US politics, despite suggesting she ask for advice.

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Barry Soper: Senior Political correspondent on Cultural leave offered to Māori public servants, Reserve Bank Governor involves herself in US politics

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