New Zealand government slammed over A$10m New York apartment

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New Zealand government slammed over $10m New York apartment

Wellington: New Zealand's government is under fire for spending $NZ11 million ($A9.82 million) on a "lavish" new apartment for its top diplomat in New York.

The three-bedroom apartment, which also boasts three bathrooms, is across the road from the United Nations' New York headquarters and overlooks the East River.

It's just a short walk across the road to work for the apartment's occupant - New Zealand's permanent representative to the UN, Gerard van Bohemen.

NZ Labour and the Greens say it's an unwise extravagance for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).

"The neighbourhood is home to some of Hollywood's A-listers," said Labour's David Shearer.

Green Party co-leader James Shaw said it is wasteful spending.

Full story: http://www.theage.com.au/world/new-zealand-government-slammed-over-10m-new-york-apartment-20150626-ghyd64.html

-- The Age 2015-06-26

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Once again politicians prove why the average citizen has no respect for them.