Former MP Taito Phillip Field has apologised for the actions that led to his conviction on bribery and corruption charges, although he says his conscience is clear.
Field was found guilty in June on 11 bribery and corruption charges and 15 charges of obstructing the course of justice.
He spoke publicly tonight, for the first time since his conviction, at a community meeting in Mangere.
Field told the predominantly Pacific island audience he was saying sorry to the people of Mangere, and all of New Zealand, for allowing the outcome to occur, Radio New Zealand reported.
He said that while his conscience was clear he would accept whatever sentenced he receives on Tuesday and did not believe the matter should end there.
Field said many things needed to be exposed, including flaws in the law.
The charges against him arose from his dealings with overstayers, most of them Thai nationals, who worked on his houses while he helped them with their immigration problems.
