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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 3 MIN

Peter Dunne: former Minister on whether we need to make changes to MP allowances

from Best of Business · host Newstalk ZB

Former Minister Peter Dunne says it's time to look at MP allowances. NZ First MP Andy Foster's claiming a $36,000 accommodation allowance for the Wellington family home he bought 26 years ago.  He's moved to the Wairarapa, but lives in the capital when Parliament sits. Dunne says MPs should be reasonable.  "Fair enough if you're required to commute to Wellington each week to get some accommodation, to get some recompense for that, but not fair enough to simply turn your own home into your home away from home in Wellington when you've lived there for most of your life." National's Louise Upston’s also claiming the allowance for her Wellington property. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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