Coronavirus: NZ health minister breaks lockdown at beach
Mr Clark said he had offered to resign.
"As the health minister it's my responsibility to not only follow the rules but set an example to other New Zealanders," he said. "At a time when we are asking New Zealanders to make historic sacrifices I've let the team down. I've been an idiot, and I understand why people will be angry with me."GP stranded in New Zealand 'feels guilty'"For that reason, and that reason alone, Dr Clark will maintain his role. But he does need to pay a price. He broke the rules.
"While he maintains his health portfolio, I am stripping him of his role as associate finance minister and demoting him to the bottom of our cabinet rankings.Media playback is unsupported on your devicePrime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she is"not willing to put the lives of her citizens in danger" The level four guidance says people should be quarantined or isolated at home except for"essential personal movement".New Zealand has had over 1,100 confirmed cases, but only one death - a 70-year-old woman who died late last month.
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