NZ Green MP to Stand Aside From Portfolio Amid Shoplifting Accusation

Published on January 11, 2024

A sitting New Zealand Green Party MP, and human rights lawyer, stands accused of shoplifting from a boutique central Auckland clothing shop. The alleged incident involving 43-year-old MP Golriz Ghahraman—who is the Green Party’s justice spokesperson—took place two days before Christmas. The Green Party confirmed she has been stood down from her portfolios. In a media statement, a Green Party spokesperson confirmed Ghahraman would “stand aside from all portfolio responsibilities until the matter is resolved,” adding that “Green MPs are expected to maintain high standards of public behaviour.” Police also confirmed they received a report on Dec. 23, 2023, concerning the alleged incident, and have said initial inquiries are being conducted and they could not comment further....

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