Erica Stanford regrets remarks comparing Indian emails to spam

Thursday 29 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 29 May 2025, 6:56pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Erica Stanford

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has expressed regret for comparing unsolicited emails from people in India to spam during a parliamentary session on 6 May. The comments drew criticism from Indian politicians and New Zealand's Labour Party. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated the minister could have expressed herself better.

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1. StuffThu 29 May 2025, 11:33am

   Luxon says Stanford 'could have expressed herself better', as she faces backlash from India (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 29 May 2025, 5:02pm

   Immigration Minister Erica Stanford regrets email ‘spam’ remarks after backlash (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 29 May 2025, 6:56pm

   Immigration Minister regrets email ‘spam’ remarks (opens in new tab)