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 https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8720173c68dd9a19