Tag: willie_jackson
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Labour Mourns Passing of Former Speaker Adrian Rurawhe
Former Speaker of the House Adrian Paki Rurawhe has died at Rātana Pā, with Labour leader Chris Hipkins calling him one of Parliament's finest people.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial Issues Adrian Paki RurawheNew Zealand Labour PartyChris HipkinsWillie JacksonSpeaker of the HouseTe Tai HauāuruRātanaElection
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Labour Pledges to Restore Iwi Participation Agreements in RMA Reform
Labour's Willie Jackson says the party will restore Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements, accusing National of breaching Treaty settlements and ignoring Waikato River iwi concerns.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentLabour PartyGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues New Zealand Labour PartyWillie JacksonMana Whakahono ā RoheTreaty of WaitangiWaikato River iwiResource management reformChristopher LuxonElection
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Waitangi Tribunal Report Slams Government's Māori-Crown Relations
A new Waitangi Tribunal report criticizes the government's handling of Māori-Crown relations, with Labour's Willie Jackson citing breaches of treaty principles and potential harm to Māori children, calling for Te Tiriti o Waitangi to remain in schools.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyEducationSocial Issues Waitangi TribunalMāori-Crown relationsWillie JacksonLabourTe Tiriti o WaitangiGovernmentNew Zealand Labour PartyElection