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Act Party Rewrites Treaty Tribunal Role | Wellington News
Act Leader David Seymour is pushing for a major overhaul of the Waitangi Tribunal, proposing it shift from making binding recommendations to offering advisory guidance — arguing this will give the government clearer oversight and streamline Treaty settlement processes. While supporters hail it as a pragmatic move toward resolution, critics warn it risks weakening the Tribunal’s core role and undermining Treaty principles. With deep historical stakes, the debate is heating up — and Act plans to keep pushing this reform as a cornerstone of its platform, aiming to balance history with…
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