1 NEWS political reporter Maiki Sherman says Clare Curran’s resignation from her ministerial responsibilities is a "significant but necessary blow" to the Government.
However, Sherman warns the Government isn't out of the woods just yet, as an investigation into Meka Whaitiri continues.
"This is a significant but necessary blow for the Government, it brings to an end a saga that has been six months in the making.
The Dunedin South MP says she is “unable to endure the relentless pressure”. (Source: Other)
"But, the Government isn’t out of the woods yet, with Meka Whaitiri still under investigation over alleged assault, and that report is due back in the next couple of weeks.
"So while Jacinda Ardern can put to bed the saga regarding one minister, there is very much another one just around the corner," Sherman says.
Curran spoke to media today from her Dunedin South electorate for the first time since resigning from her Ministerial responsibilities.
“I was really proud to have served in the coalition Government Ministry,” the Dunedin South MP said. (Source: Other)
"I am, like the rest of you, a human being, and I can no longer endure the relentless pressure I have been under. I'd made some mistakes, they weren't deliberate, undermining of the political system," she said.
"But, my mistakes have been greatly amplified and the pressure on me has become intolerable."
It was announced today Ms Curran resigned from her remaining Ministerial portfolios, after being stripped from her roles as Government Digital Services and Open Government responsibilities last month for failing to disclose a meeting for a second time.
Ms Whaitiri returned to the Beehive today as a local MP, in support of a treaty settlement. (Source: Other)
Ms Whaitiri stood down as Customs Minister last week over what 1 NEWS understands is an allegation of assault on a staff member levelled against her.
Ministerial services are undertaking the investigation but there's no date yet on when it will be completed.
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