It isn't usual for ministers to be using private email accounts for Government business

That's the call from National's shadow leader of the house Gerry Brownlee.

Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran was a no-show in Parliament today after
stumbling when asked in Question Time yesterday whether she used her private
Gmail for Government business.

Gerry Brownlee says there are obligations to have a record of all ministerial
engagements.

He says subverting all of it through a Gmail address isn't on the ticket at
all.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is now making sure all ministers are aware of
rules when using personal accounts at work.