New Zealand Parliament member Golriz Ghahraman, a prominent figure in the Green Party, has tendered her resignation amidst mounting accusations of shoplifting.
The allegations involve three instances of theft from two clothing stores, one in and another in Wellington.
The controversy escalated with the emergence of CCTV footage allegedly capturing Ms Ghahraman taking a designer handbag from an Auckland boutique, leading to her decision to step down on Tuesday.
In her resignation statement, Ms Ghahraman expressed remorse for her actions. She attributed her unusual behaviour to potential work-related str£ss, emphasising its departure from her usual character.
“I have let down a lot of people, and I am very sorry,” she stated, acknowledging that her actions fell short of the high standards expected from elected representatives.