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PM was advised, no official meetings on medical leave

By Bethel Peato-Ale • 29 October 2025, 9:00AM

Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt was reportedly advised not to hold official meetings with foreign dignitaries while on medical leave in New Zealand unless accompanied by senior government officials from the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (MPMC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

By Bethel Peato-Ale • 29 October 2025, 9:00AM

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