Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 15, 2024 5:11:58 GMT 12
PM CHRISTOPHER LUXON SAYS MOST NZERS DON’T SUPPORT TREATY PRINCIPLES BILL AMID CHALLENGE FROM SUPPOSED NATIONAL PARTY MEMBER
While on Newstalk ZB this morning, Luxon took a call from Michael who identified himself as a National Party member and questioned why Luxon had ruled out supporting Act’s bill, claiming there was “huge” support for Act leader David Seymour’s effort to re-define the Treaty principles.
Before Luxon answered, ZB host Kerre Woodham challenged Michael on the level of support for the bill, acknowledging supporters might be “vocal” but not huge in number.
Luxon, reiterating National’s intention to vote against the bill after it finished in select committee, argued New Zealanders wanted the Government to focus more on addressing the high cost of living and to improve health and education services.
He restated his view the bill was “incredibly divisive and unhelpful”....
www.msn.com/en-nz/news/other/pm-christopher-luxon-says-most-nzers-don-t-support-treaty-principles-bill-amid-challenge-from-supposed-national-party-member/ar-AA1qtQKt
While on Newstalk ZB this morning, Luxon took a call from Michael who identified himself as a National Party member and questioned why Luxon had ruled out supporting Act’s bill, claiming there was “huge” support for Act leader David Seymour’s effort to re-define the Treaty principles.
Before Luxon answered, ZB host Kerre Woodham challenged Michael on the level of support for the bill, acknowledging supporters might be “vocal” but not huge in number.
Luxon, reiterating National’s intention to vote against the bill after it finished in select committee, argued New Zealanders wanted the Government to focus more on addressing the high cost of living and to improve health and education services.
He restated his view the bill was “incredibly divisive and unhelpful”....
www.msn.com/en-nz/news/other/pm-christopher-luxon-says-most-nzers-don-t-support-treaty-principles-bill-amid-challenge-from-supposed-national-party-member/ar-AA1qtQKt