Shane Jones accuses Waitangi Tribunal of scaremongering over treaty review bill
NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones has accused the Waitangi Tribunal of scaremongering after it condemned a government bill to review Treaty clauses.
The Waitangi Tribunal released a critical report on the coalition government's plans to review Treaty of Waitangi clauses in legislation. Shane Jones, NZ First deputy leader, responded by accusing the tribunal of scaremongering. The tribunal warned the review could eventually lead to a loss of Māori lives.
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Shane Jones accuses Waitangi Tribunal of scaremongering after condemning NZ First bill
The tribunal said the review could eventually lead to a loss of Māori lives.
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Shane Jones accuses Waitangi Tribunal of scaremongering after condemning NZ First bill
New Zealand First Deputy Leader Shane Jones is accusing the Waitangi Tribunal of “scaremongering” after it released a scathing report on the coalition’s plans to review Treaty of Waitangi clauses in legislation.