Greens co-leader Marama Davidson apologises for speeding on SH1

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson has apologized after being filmed driving 11km/h over the speed limit on a New Zealand highway. The incident has drawn attention due to the Green Party's public stance against raising speed limits.
Why it matters
It highlights the political optics of public figures failing to adhere to the policies they advocate for.
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson has apologised for speeding on the Kapiti Expressway on Sunday.
The article reports the facts of the incident and the apology without taking a partisan stance on the politician's character.
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