Clearing the Decks: Government replaces half of the Waitangi Tribunal

This Friday afternoon, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka announced an overhaul of the Waitangi Tribunal.

The government has effectively cleared house - appointing 8 new members - and combined with October’s appointment of former ACT leader Richard Prebble, that’s 9 appointees.

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