The National Party has just held their annual conference where leader Christopher Luxon announced how he would get the youth unemployed into work.
Also, in the 1 News/Kantar poll this week, for the first time, National found itself in a position to form a Government with ACT.
It's a fairly good week if you're National.
But then serious and significant allegations started to bubble up about Sam Uffindell, the Tauranga MP, causing him to be stood down by Luxon.
Luxon told Smalley on Wednesday morning that the further allegations that emerged on Tuesday evening were "very serious and concerning."
Uffindell said in a statement there was a falling out with flatmates, but rejects any accusations of bullying or intimidatory behaviour.
"I moved very quickly last night to make sure that we get an independent investigation," said Luxon.
"I want to do the right thing by the alleged victim and also Sam Uffindell is disputing those allegations and deserves fair and due process."
He said the investigation will take place over the next two weeks.
The National Party leader said that he should have been informed of the situation a lot sooner, as well as the public.
He said a selection panel discussed "deeply, the history and the issue" with Uffindell.
Smalley pressed for more on what Luxon's plan is if things continue to deteriorate for Uffindell, such as what will happen with the Tauranga seat. He said he would not comment further until after the investigation.
Listen to the full interview between National Party leader Christopher Luxon and Rachel Smalley above.
You can also download the full interview on the Tova podcast, and listen on the go. Check it out on the rova app or wherever you get your podcasts.
