Government may legislate to remove tikanga Māori from court rulings

Saturday 27 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 27 Sep 2025, 6:51pm

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has warned that unique court rulings recognising tikanga Māori could discourage overseas investment. Speaking at a Law Association event, he suggested the government is prepared to create legislation to address what he described as a bespoke legal system.

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1. RNZSat 27 Sep 2025, 4:12pm

   Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith warns government prepared to remove tikanga Māori from court rulings (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. NewsroomSat 27 Sep 2025, 5:03pm

   Justice Minister looks to legislate ‘over top of’ tikanga and Treaty court decisions (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSat 27 Sep 2025, 6:51pm

   Govt prepared to remove tikanga Māori from court rulings - Justice Minister (opens in new tab)