Statement regarding John Shewan

Monday, 20 June 2016, 11:20 am
Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party

Andrew Little
Leader of the Opposition
MEDIA STATEMENT

18 June 2016

Statement regarding John Shewan

In April I made statements concerning advice provided to the Bahamas government by John Shewan, the person appointed to review the disclosure rule concerning foreign trusts in New Zealand. Those statements were based on a report in a Bahamas newspaper.

After meeting with Mr Shewan, I accept his explanation that while he advised the Bahamas government on tax matters he did not advise them on how to maintain their tax haven status.

ENDS

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