Luxon says Andrew Bayly should have been sacked as minister

Friday 31 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 31 Oct 2025, 5:04pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Newstalk ZB, Andrew Bayly

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has stated that MP Andrew Bayly made the right decision to resign from Cabinet in February. Bayly, who previously held commerce and ACC portfolios, claims he was misled regarding allegations of inappropriate touching. Luxon confirmed he would have sacked Bayly if the resignation had not occurred.

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1. StuffFri 31 Oct 2025, 8:17am

   Luxon confirms Andrew Bayly made right choice to resign, would have sacked him as minister otherwise (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 31 Oct 2025, 1:44pm

   PM maintains Andrew Bayly deserved sacking after minister claims he was misled (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via The PostFri 31 Oct 2025, 5:04pm

   National MP Andrew Bayly disputes Cabinet resignation, months later (opens in new tab)