Chris Hipkins looks to be taking a tough stance against MPs stepping over the line.
The Police Minister resigned his portfolio today over revelations he asked the Police Commissioner if he would appeal a court decision.
Stuart Nash was not the responsible minister at the time of the 2021 conversation.
Former Labour staffer Kaine Thompson says Hipkins' style of premiership is a change.
"He is absolutely clear about his direction and his decisions, and he's also putting his ministers up front, so there is an added pressure here that may not have been there for the last couple of years."
Megan Woods has stepped in as acting Police Minister.
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