Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan managed to evade punishment after criticising RNZ's culture and treatment of Māori staff.
Several commentators have voiced their support for Kiri Allan, with Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer defending her comment's made at RNZ's work farewell for her partner.
ZB's senior political correspondent Barry Soper says RNZ should have released a recording of the remarks Kiri Allan made yesterday.
Barry Soper also says ministers are required to avoid giving direction on complaints, news gathering, presentation and standards at RNZ, according to the Cabinet Manual.
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