18 Jul 2023

PM wrongly announces new offence

From Morning Report, 7:09 am on 18 July 2023

The Prime Minister has been left with egg on his face after announcing a new offence for adults who aide young people in offending, before almost immediately withdrawing the announcement.

At his post-cabinet press conference yesterday, Chris Hipkins unveiled a suite of policy aimed at youth crime.

Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.