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Robertson defends Ardern's Manus Island comments

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 13 Nov 2017, 9:05AM
Finance Minister, Grant Robertson told Mike Hosking Ms Ardern hasn't crossed a diplomatic line. (Photo \ Getty Images)

Robertson defends Ardern's Manus Island comments

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 13 Nov 2017, 9:05AM

Jacinda Ardern's pursuit of Malcolm Turnbull over the fate of Manus Island detainees is being defended by her Finance Minister.

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Eyebrows have been raised by the Prime Minister's latest comments on the issue, labelling Australia's handling of the asylum seekers unacceptable, and causing real harm.

Finance Minister, Grant Robertson told Mike Hosking Ms Ardern hasn't crossed a diplomatic line.

READ MORE: Ardern treading fine line over Australia criticisms

"I think New Zealanders would want us to stand up, do the right thing and play our part here."

He the PM will continue to extend the offer to take some of the refugees, until Australia outright declines it.

LISTEN ABOVE AS GRANT ROBERTSON SPEAKS WITH MIKE HOSKING

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