Prime Minister John Key will not need to have surgery on his broken right arm, and says there will be no changes to his schedule following his injury.
Mr Key broke his arm in two places when he descended dimly-lit steps from a stage at a Chinese New Year event in Auckland on Saturday, lost his footing and fell face-first onto concrete.
He went on to shake the hands of about 120 touch rugby players at an awards ceremony on Saturday afternoon, before an X-ray revealed the arm was broken in two places.
Mr Key said a specialist has confirmed he won't need surgery, and although there will be a second consultation on Monday evening there is no expectation that surgery is needed.
He said he will attend cabinet on Tuesday and complete a busy schedule during the week, which includes a visit to Ratana on Friday.
However he said shaking hands will have to be carried out with his left hand for a while.
Mr Key is hoping he will not have to wear a plaster cast for too long.
