Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Prime Minister's business dealings in Japan - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Prime Minister Luxon's managed to find himself in hot water after some off-colour comments about previous business delegations.

Ahead of his trip to Japan, the Prime Minister said the calibre was lacking in earlier delegations, labelling prior groups 'C-list'.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains why Luxon's comments seemed particularly awkward.

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