21 Nov 2019

Political donation laws under scrutiny

From Morning Report, 7:22 am on 21 November 2019

With the spotlight on a burgeoning donations scandal surrounding New Zealand First, the laws governing such fundraising are coming under fresh scrutiny.

The Electoral Commission is looking into a complaint about the secretive New Zealand First Foundation - and claims that it has been used to hide donations.

The Greens say it proves the need for major reform, but the Justice Minister says that's not on the cards any time soon.

RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.