Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has had an awkward exchange with a breakfast television host over the Government's new level 2 mask rules.
Ardern told AM Show host Ryan Bridge she's "not a complete idiot" after he misunderstood her explanation that people didn't need to wear masks while swimming.
"My recollection is we certainly haven't required them in swimming pools - those damp environments- they don't work as effectively."
Bridge responded that he would hope people didn't have to use them in a swimming pool as they might drown.
"A parent watching your child at a swimming lesson Ryan. I'm not a complete idiot," Ardern said.