Resignation Over Shoplifting: New Zealand MP's "I'm Not Well" Statement

Golriz Ghahraman, the first refugee to be elected to New Zealand's parliament, resigned over alleged shoplifting, citing personal stress and trauma. The MP for the Green Party is being investigated by police after three theft allegations from boutique clothing shops, and has stepped down from her portfolio responsibilities. Ghahraman, a former human rights lawyer, attributed her actions to work-related stress and unrecognised trauma, expressing a need to address her mental health. Party leaders acknowledged the pressure and threats she faced, expressing empathy for her extreme mental distress.