MPs' register shows the usual shower of gifts
The latest register of MPs pecuniary interests reveals the usual shower of gifts and, as usual, the prime minister was showered with more than anyone else.
The latest register of MPs pecuniary interests reveals the usual shower of gifts and, as usual, the prime minister was showered with more than anyone else.
The annual register doesn't show how much money MPs have. It lists their shareholdings, properties, directorships, superannuation schemes, debtors and the gifts they received in their official capacities.
Prime Minister John Key was given a decorated ostrich egg by the Korean Society of New Zealand and the Egg Art Foundation.
Among other gifts were framed pictures and photographs by foreign leaders, a red and cream carpet from Afghanistan's President Karzai and bottled water from Premium NZ Trading Co.
He did well in sport -- a football shirt signed by the All Whites, tickets to watch the All Blacks, tickets to a grand prix in Singapore, and an annual subscription to Remuera Golf Club.
Foreign Minister Murray McCully, who travels more than most, only listed a digital camera from Canon while Defence Minister Wayne Mapp was given a replica bronze chariot -- a model, presumably -- by China's Central Military Commission, a gold-plated horse statuette from Singapore's Second Minister of Defence and a silver schooner model from Indonesia's Minister of Defence.
Justice and Commerce Minister Simon Power was given a Pelikan fountain pen by Germany's Secretary for Justice and three tickets to the Wellington Sevens.
Trade Minister Tim Groser, another frequent traveller, wasn't given anything.
NZPA
Wed, 18 May 2011
Wed, 18 May 2011
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MPs' register shows the usual shower of gifts
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