Richard Prebble resigns from the Waitangi Tribunal

Wednesday 5 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 7 reports · updated Wed 5 Mar 2025, 6:52pm

In this story ACT Party, Tama Potaka, Waitangi Tribunal

Former Act leader and Labour minister Richard Prebble has resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal. Appointed by Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka in October 2024, Prebble cited concerns regarding the tribunal's decisions and strategic direction as reasons for his departure.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 5 Mar 2025, 5:00am

   ‘Turning the Treaty into a socialist manifesto’: Richard Prebble resigns from Waitangi Tribunal (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesWed 5 Mar 2025, 9:48am

   'I can see division in NZ being increased': Richard Prebble resigns from Waitangi Tribunal (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 5 Mar 2025, 9:59am

   Waitangi Tribunal member Richard Prebble resigns (opens in new tab)

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   • Prebble's resignation from Waitangi Tribunal leaves lawyer with 'a sour taste in my mouth' (opens in new tab) Wed 5 Mar 2025, 4:43pm
4. StuffWed 5 Mar 2025, 10:42am

   Newly appointed Richard Prebble ditches 'socialist' Waitangi Tribunal (opens in new tab)

   • Richard Prebble: Why I joined the Waitangi Tribunal and why I quit (opens in new tab) Wed 5 Mar 2025, 6:52pm