Luxon backtracks after office admits data centre advice was media talking points, not official guidance
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's office has revealed that its public statements on data centres were talking points rather than official advice, drawing fresh scrutiny over his administration's…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has become embroiled in another controversy involving the Official Information Act. His office has walked back previous claims about data centre advice, acknowledging that the statements given to media were talking points rather than formal official guidance.
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Christopher Luxon backpedals after office says ‘official’ advice on data centres actually ‘media talking points’
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has landed in another controversy about the OIA.