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Mark Mitchell, New Zealand’s Police and Emergency Management Minister, spoke to Radio Tarana to provide an update on flooding in Wellington.He said the government response is ongoing and urged residents to stay informed, but reassured the public that the situation is being actively managed.Mitchell also dismissed concerns about a potential leadership challenge within the New Zealand National Party, saying such speculation should not distract from emergency response efforts and other issues affecting kiwis.During the interview, he criticised a controversial haka directed at ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar, describing it as inappropriate, and also took aim at Shane Jones over his widely criticised “Butter chicken tsunami” remark.