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

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, 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.