
‘A dumb thing to do’: Luxon blasts ‘run it straight’ as Govt seeks advice on action
It comes after a Palmerston North teenager died after participating in a copycat event.
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Comments were made in the House in response to questions from Labour's Willow-Jean Prime.
It's not the first time Wellington's mayor and the PM have traded barbs.
Luxon said people driving the craze should be "thinking and reflecting very strongly".
Luxon says people need to take 'personal responsibility' following Palmy teen's death. Video / Mark Mitchell
Adam Pearse discusses police shoplifting memo and the PM's post-budget tour on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.
The Government found about $5.3 billion overall in savings.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis Visit Griffins Foods in Papakura. Video / NZ Herald
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says National isn't willing to make any concessions on the Privileges Committee recommendations.
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