Holocaust Centre chair calls for apology from Green MP Steve Abel

1NewsNZ HeraldWednesday 26 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The chairperson of the Holocaust Centre has urged Green MP Steve Abel to apologise for insensitive remarks made during a parliamentary debate. Abel referenced the Holocaust while discussing potential deaths caused by climate change, though he has rejected claims that his speech diminished the event.

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First reported by 1News, Wed 26 Aug, 6:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. 1News1News

    Holocaust Centre chair says Green MP should apologise for remarks (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Steve Abel links climate change deaths to Holocaust in Parliament speech (opens in new tab)