Minister Paula Bennett out of hospital

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has been released from hospital after suffering from pneumonia. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is out of hospital.

The Waitakere MP was admitted on Friday with pneumonia.

A spokeswoman says she spent two nights in Waitakere Hospital and was sent home yesterday.

She's still unwell and has cancelled today's appointments, including a speech to the Child Health Forum in Wellington this afternoon.

- Newstalk ZB