Māori Development Minister unaware Treaty clause removed from RMA reform

Tuesday 25 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5:47pm

In this story Chris Bishop, Tama Potaka

Tama Potaka stated he was unaware the Cabinet had decided to exclude the Treaty principles clause from proposed Resource Management Act reforms. RMA Minister Chris Bishop confirmed the decision to omit the clause, which currently requires Treaty principles to be upheld.

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1. RNZTue 25 Mar 2025, 1:58pm

   Māori Development Minister unaware Goverment ruled out Treaty clause in RMA reform (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 25 Mar 2025, 2:09pm

   Māori Development Minister unaware Treaty clause cut (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 25 Mar 2025, 2:45pm

   RMA reform: Tama Potaka unaware Treaty Principles removed from Resource Management Act replacement (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZTue 25 Mar 2025, 5:47pm

   Potaka unaware Treaty clause was ruled out of RMA reform (opens in new tab)

   • Potaka unaware Government ruled out Treaty clause in RMA reform (opens in new tab) Tue 25 Mar 2025, 5:47pm