The Prime Minister says he'll chat with Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan on his return from Europe late next week.

Allan returned from mental health leave last week, and this week says she's off work for her kids' school holidays.

Media last week alleged tensions in her office - more than a year ago.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unclear if Kiri Allan was ordered to take mental health leave, as she and Hipkins gave inconsistent explanations.

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The Prime Minister says he'll chat with Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan on his return from Europe late next week.
Allan returned from mental health leave last week, and this week says she's off work for her kids' school holidays.
Media last week alleged tensions in her office - more than a year ago.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unclear if Kiri Allan was ordered to take mental health leave, as she and Hipkins gave inconsistent explanations.
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