A legal and political battle has erupted over the Tribunal’s request to hear Children’s Minister Karen Chhour’s reasoning for removing Treaty provisions from Oranga Tamariki Act.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is trying to play down the risks of New Zealand getting swept up in the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between Australia, the US and UK.
He added, however, that they will be looking at the future role of the Waitangi Tribunal going forward, including its future role and scope.
An anonymous official in a Government ministry says a consultation document is expected next week.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says as far as he's concerned the Matariki public holiday is staying.
The Green Party says Chris Bishop's suggestion members of the public could submit their own projects under the Fast Track Bill is dismissive.
Binding polls have typically resulted in potential Māori wards being thrown out.
The Govt is being accused of turning its back on Māori survivors of abuse in state care.
OIAs show that in making the decision, the Finance Minister sought no specific advice about the impacts of potential public service cuts in some key areas.
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says whānau need to be able to fix broken devices rather than have to replace them.