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Editorial: Aid cuts a rare misstep by Mr Brown?

Sunday 11 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 12 Oct, 4:00am

In this story National Party, ACT Party, David Seymour, Simeon Brown, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Pharmac

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National campaign chief Simeon Brown presumably didn’t mean to insult Sir John Key when he mocked one of his signature achievements

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 11 Oct, 6:37pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 9 hours

RNZSun 11 Oct, 6:37pm

ACT promises to cut foreign aid by $1.1 billion over four years, Pacific and Ukraine protected (opens in new tab)
The PostMon 12 Oct, 4:00am

Editorial: Aid cuts a rare misstep by Mr Brown? (opens in new tab)