NZ First candidate makes ‘sexist’ claim MP was ‘lazy’ for taking parental leave

NZ First's Stuart Nash has sparked controversy by calling National’s Napier MP Katie Nimon "the laziest MP I’ve ever come across" for taking parental leave. Nash criticized Nimon for allegedly taking nine months off, returning for a week, and then taking another month off. This comment has been widely criticized as sexist, highlighting the ongoing debate about gender roles and parental leave in politics. Such remarks underscore the need for respectful discourse in political environments, especially concerning sensitive issues like parental leave.