New Zealand minister steps down after placing hand on staffer’s arm during ‘animated discussion’ - Andrew Bayly says he is ‘deeply sorry’ for inappropriate action

The senior National MP has quit his ministerial roles after what we says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him putting a hand on a staffer.

Andrew Bayly has stood down as ACC and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister after he “placed a hand” on a staff member’s arm during an “animated discussion” last Tuesday, something he’s recognised was “inappropriate”.

New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Andrew Bayly, resigned after inappropriately touching a staff member's arm. Despite apologizing, he faced criticism. Prime Minister Luxon ruled out his return, while opposition leaders condemned the government's response.

A New Zealand government minister said on Monday he has resigned from his post for putting his hand on a staff member's upper arm during an "animated" discussion. The country's minister for commerce and consumer affairs,

New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Andrew Bayly, has resigned after admitting to "overbearing" behavior, where he placed a hand on a staff member's upper arm during an "animated discussion.". Bayly issued a public apology,

New Zealand's commerce minister Andrew Bayly has resigned after he "placed a hand" on a staff member's upper arm last week, in what he described as "overbearing" behaviour. Bayly said on Monday that he was "deeply sorry" about the incident,

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has accepted the resignation of his commerce minister, who touched a staff member during a heated discussion.