# Apology Over Mislabeling Conservative Voice | Christchurch News

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Podcast: [Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780)
Published: 2026-09-15T09:28:06+00:00
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HarperCollins and author Byron Clark have issued a public apology after a book chapter titled “Women and the Alt Right” mistakenly implied a New Zealand conservative leader, Houghton, endorsed far-right extremism — a label she fiercely denies. The publisher and Clark, who’ve since called her a champion of free speech and Conservative Party values, admit they never intended to defame her. Houghton sees this as a victory for speech rights, arguing that advocating for traditional values shouldn’t invite extremist labels. Given Clark’s media portrayal as an expert on far-right extremism, his involvement in this misstep carries major weight — and Houghton frames the settlement as a broader defense of free expression for all, not just mainstream voices. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.chrislynchmedia.com/news-items/harpercollins-and-byron-clark-forced-into-public-apology-after-conservative-leader-challenges-book/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/32822177acff74ae Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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