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Luxon Blocks Nash Ministerial Role Over ‘Laziest MP’ Text

7/22/2026

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Stuart Nash will not serve as minister, citing his lack of contrition after “laziest MP” text controversy.
The text, in which Nash called Napier MP Tania Nimon the “laziest MP”, aired on Cross Party Lines podcast hosted by Chris Finlayson.
After her son Lochie Lawson was born on May 22, Nimon returned to Parliament on December 8 after six months’ leave, working for ten weeks with baby.

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Stuart Nash will not serve as minister, citing his lack of contrition after “laziest MP” text controversy.
The text, in which Nash called Napier MP Tania Nimon the “laziest MP”, aired on Cross Party Lines podcast hosted by Chris Finlayson.
After her son Lochie Lawson was born on May 22, Nimon returned to Parliament on December 8 after six months’ leave, working for ten weeks with baby.