Labour demands MBIE chief executive resign after misleading MPs
Tuesday 1 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Labour Party, NZME, Chris Hipkins, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Phil Twyford, Nic Blakeley
The Labour Party has stated that MBIE chief executive Nic Blakeley's position is untenable. This follows a Privileges Committee finding that Blakeley and a former colleague deliberately misled MPs. While Blakeley offered his resignation, the offer was reportedly refused.
