Whanganui MP Carl Bates cleared of wrongdoing over property disclosures
Wednesday 5 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Carl Bates
A Parliamentary inquiry has cleared National MP Carl Bates of any wrongdoing regarding 25 properties not disclosed in the Pecuniary Interest register. Parliamentary Registrar Maartin Wevers agreed that Bates complied with existing rules, though he suggested that the current disclosure regulations may require changes.