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Politics live: Mark Mitchell, Christopher Luxon face questions after Corrections confusion

08:14 am on 7 May 2024

Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

PM Luxon on confusion over Corrections media conference

In a confusing media conference at Parliament, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell on Monday repeatedly provided incorrect information about their planned prison spend-up.

It raised more questions than it gave answers, - with Luxon and Mitchell at times contradicting one another.

Speaking to RNZ on Tuesday, Mitchell said "I muddied the waters a bit" while Luxon said Mitchell had 'got it mixed up in the moment' but had clarified immediately after. Luxon said Mitchell was doing a good job in his roles.

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