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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 11 MIN

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk MP housing entitlements, Labour leaks

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

There’s debate over housing entitlements after it was revealed National's Louise Upston claims allowances for a home she already owns.   MPs needing semi-permanent accommodation in Wellington can access up to $52 thousand a year.   National's Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking it is an entitlement, because MPs have to stay in the capital.   Labour's Ginny Andersen told Mike Hosking there's certainly room for a discussion.   She says much of this is hard for many Kiwis to stomach when there's a cost of living crisis going on.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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