Reti: 15 March film should take into account feelings

The deputy leader of the National Party, Shane Reti, says that artistic license doesn't justify the makers of a film about the March 15 terrorist attacks trampling people's feelings and experiences. The planned film, titled They Are Us, has drawn widespread criticism in New Zealand for focusing on the response of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern rather than the victims. One of the producers yesterday announced she was pulling out of the production following the backlash. Dr Reti's comments appear to contradict those of his party's leader, Judith Collins. Nathan Rarere asked Dr Reti about the film, but started by asking him about the Government's announcement that it will be formally apologising for the dawn raids in the 1970s.