Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 26, 2024 4:30:01 GMT 12
GOVERNMENT TO PROCEED WITH REVIEW OF WAITANGI TRIBUNAL
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has confirmed a review of the Waitangi Tribunal.
The coalition agreement between National and New Zealand First included a commitment to amend the Waitangi Tribunal legislation to refocus the scope, purpose, and nature of its inquiries back to the original intent of that legislation.
As the historic claims process nears its end, the tribunal has embarked on a series of kaupapa inquiries looking at whether crown actions in areas like health, justice and women’s rights were in breach of the treaty.
Mr Luxon says the time is right for a review.....
waateanews.com/2024/01/25/government-to-proceed-with-review-of-waitangi-tribunal/
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has confirmed a review of the Waitangi Tribunal.
The coalition agreement between National and New Zealand First included a commitment to amend the Waitangi Tribunal legislation to refocus the scope, purpose, and nature of its inquiries back to the original intent of that legislation.
As the historic claims process nears its end, the tribunal has embarked on a series of kaupapa inquiries looking at whether crown actions in areas like health, justice and women’s rights were in breach of the treaty.
Mr Luxon says the time is right for a review.....
waateanews.com/2024/01/25/government-to-proceed-with-review-of-waitangi-tribunal/