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MP's Time Claim Sparks Correction
MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke sparked controversy after claiming she spent 65% of her time visiting youth justice facilities — a claim swiftly debunked by ministers who reported zero or one visits. Her office later admitted it was a wording error, clarifying she meant engaging youth broadly in her electorate, not confined to facilities. The mix-up echoes past incidents where her public statements diverged from official records, prompting calls for more careful communication — though her team insists it was a simple mistake fixable with a quick call. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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