Jones made 'significant errors' with travel budget blowout - Willis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has criticized Minister Shane Jones for a $30,000 budget blowout during a mining conference trip to Canada. Jones has defended his spending, warning coalition partners against provoking him.
Why it matters
This highlights internal friction within the New Zealand coalition government regarding fiscal responsibility and ministerial conduct.
The Finance Minister has criticised Shane Jones for a $30,000 budget blowout incurred while attending a mining conference in Canada, saying he has made "significant errors".
The article presents both the Finance Minister's criticism and the accused Minister's defense, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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