Ian Taylor questions government leadership following Hobson’s Pledge claims

Thursday 13 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 10:37am

In this story Erica Stanford, Hobson's Pledge, Ian Taylor, Animation Research

Sir Ian Taylor has questioned who is running the country following a government announcement regarding school boards and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The move was claimed as a victory by the group Hobson’s Pledge.

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1. StuffThu 13 Nov 2025, 4:00am

   Prime Minister, I’m beginning to wonder who’s actually running the country (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 13 Nov 2025, 10:37am

   Ian Taylor: 'This surely rocks the very core of our democracy' (opens in new tab)