Band of brothers: one Penk lobbies another over defence policy (opens original article in a new tab)

The brother of Defence Minister Chris Penk criticized the NZ Army's bicultural policy, arguing that references to the Māori god Tū in the haka may violate freedom of religion.

• Alex Penk raised concerns about the NZ Army's bicultural policy
• He argued that references to the Māori god Tū in the haka may breach freedom of religion
• Alex Penk stated he did not discuss the issue privately with his brother before speaking out