NZ Green MP to Stand Aside From Portfolio Amid Shoplifting Accusation

The alleged incident involving 43-year-old MP Golriz Ghahraman, who is the Green Party’s Justice Spokesperson, took place two days before Christmas.

Iranian-born Green MP Golriz Ghahraman speaks to students during the Olympic Refugee Sport Day at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on June 19, 2018. Fiona Goodall/Getty Images

A sitting New Zealand Green Party MP, and human rights lawyer, stands accused of shoplifting from a boutique central Auckland clothing shop.

The alleged incident involving 43-year-old MP Golriz Ghahraman—who is the Green Party’s justice spokesperson—took place two days before Christmas. The Green Party confirmed she has been stood down from her portfolios.