“Benjamin made a mistake. They take full responsibility for it and will ensure it is not repeated.”
It comes a day after the Green Party criticised the coalition Government’s move to lift speed limits on some stretches of state highway.
The party’s transport spokeswoman Julie-Anne Genter said the change would kill people and ruin lives.
Menéndez March said the party stood by this criticism.
“It’s absolutely critical that we address the systemic issues which can make our roads more or less safe for all of us. That’s why we’ve been clear about the need for safe speed rules.”
Doyle entered Parliament in October.
– RNZ
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