Former Speaker Trevor Mallard has said he would accept a knighthood if offered one despite his republican leanings.
He made the comments in an interview over the weekend when discussing his appointment to Dublin, but Ardern would not say if he would be offered one.
The Government has tightened up on the cost of living payments.
Ahead of the second payment, Revenue Minister David Parker made changes to the scheme after Auditor-General John Ryan slammed the first round in a letter to Inland Revenue Commissioner Peter Mersi.
Newstalk ZB Political Editor Barry Soper joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.
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