Kiri Allan to get Emergency Management role back soon: PM
Her comments come as Allan returned to Parliament today after being on a leave of absence since April due to stage three cervical cancer.
A six-centimetre-long tumour was discovered in March, the same day the Emergency Management Minister led the country through a tsunami scare.Ardern said Allan is “absolutely exceptional” at the role, but described it as a “very demanding, on-call portfolio”.
“At any time of day or night, a minister can be called to action …”
She said it was her intention the portfolio, currently held by Kris Faafoi, would “absolutely” return to Allan.
“As this is the first day back my suggestion to her was that we just hold off on handing that portfolio back over for a good couple of weeks to ensure getting back into the swing of things without having that on-call role on top of everything else.”
I have always been a fan of Kiri Allan, she was a legend before her cancer and she’s become more so during her treatment.
That she managed to lead on the tsunami warning day after being diagnosed is a testament to her strength, courage and grace.
I have kept tabs on her social media journey and it makes my dark cynical heart genuinely warm to see her return to Parliament.
She is a leader and an incredible human being.
Welcome back Kiri.
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Kiri’s return is magnificent news.
“She is a leader and an incredible human being” – well said Martyn. I wish her well and a huge call-out to all those who have provided her treatment and supported her.
Lets hope her tenure is a long one.. Too many of our genuine stalwart leaders are dropping of the mortal coil too early nowadays… And we keep getting duds as replacements…
A dark horse to take over from Jacinda?
I join you Chris in welcoming the return of Kiri.
Kiri would make a good Police Minister.
Absolutely wish Kiri well and thankful that she is there in the beehive.
There are only three parliamentarians i have any time for.
1 Michael Wood
2 Chloe Swarbrick
And Kiri who i have a lot of respect for and i welcome her back and wish her the best of luck.
Best wishes Kiri , you are saying all the right things like looking after yourself !
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