23 Jun 2020

Opposition leader describes delay in testing numbers "cock-up"

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 23 June 2020

The National Party leader, Todd Muller, says New Zealanders deserve to know how many people were allowed out of managed isolation early without being tested.

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Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook

Two women tested positive after they had driven to Wellington to be with a dying parent, leaving managed isolation early on compassionate grounds.

Details on how many others have received early release before being tested are yet to be provided.

RNZ's Political Editor Jane Patterson speaks to Māni Dunlop.