Treaty principles bill hearings, day four: Former PM, former minister say scrap it

During day four of the Treaty principles bill hearings, the Justice Committee heard submissions from various individuals, including former National Party minister Hekia Parata and Christian evangelist Julian Batchelor in support of the bill, while barrister Maui Solomon and others criticized it. Local Government New Zealand’s co-chairs Iaean Cranwell and Toni Boynton also spoke against the bill, highlighting concerns about unsettled relationships and established jurisprudence. Former New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd and author Bradford Haami expressed their opposition, with Judd emphasizing harmful attitudes and Haami discussing the potential marginalization of hapū rights. Karen Feint and former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer, along with a group of 50 king’s counsel, also submitted against the bill, citing concerns about improper court actions.

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