Paul Goldsmith unlawfully appointed Human Rights Commissioner and Race Relations Commissioner
The minister opposed the argument, but Justice David Gendall found the appointments were unlawful. The appointment of Rainbow…
Te Pāti Māori AGM rift: Ngira Simmonds challenges party leadership
On Friday evening, an email was sent to members highlighting the High Court ruling temporarily re-instating Mariameno Kapa-Kingi…
Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris says expulsion a ‘joke’
“Our mates, they weren’t told we were getting expelled. They were told by the press release. This is…
Man removed from Parliament’s gallery during foreshore and seabed debate
“In 2011, there was a test established for marine customary title… the court of appeal got that wrong.…
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith warns Government prepared to remove tikanga Māori from court rulings
National Māori Urban Authority chairwoman Lady Tureiti Moxon said that was an over-reach of Government, which had the…