Source: Radio New Zealand
The Prime Minister will be visiting regions affected by severe weather. Angus Dreaver / RNZ
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has pulled out of Rātana celebrations on Friday to visit regions hard hit by this week’s weather bomb.
A spokesperson from his office confirmed Luxon was making arrangements to travel to East Cape and Bay of Plenty instead.
They said the Prime Minister had spoken to Rātana church leaders on Thursday afternoon who asked he pass on their well wishes to those affected by the storm.
The National Party will still be represented at Rātana by Nicola Willis and Tama Potaka.
Labour, the Greens, New Zealand First and Te Pāti Māori are expected to be at the event.
The ACT Party doesn’t typically attend Rātana.
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