Politicians are divided on the argument over the rejection of a donation to Starship Hospital.
Horse breeder Mark Chittick says he was told the children's hospital couldn't accept his offer of more than half a million dollars, because it was associated with horse racing.
National MP Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking the money could've made a world of difference, and can't understand why Starship turned down the offer.
But Labour's Chris Hipkins says making the decision whether to accept the donation is complicated, and ultimately one politicians should stay out of.
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