Waitangi Tribunal’s authority upheld in minister summons Ruling – Newsroom 14 May 2024

Summarised by Centrist

The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Waitangi Tribunal’s summons to Minister Karen Chhour as part of its inquiry into amending the Oranga Tamariki Act was lawful, bringing an end to a legal and political saga. The ruling contrasts with a previous High Court decision, affirming the Tribunal’s right to request information to carry out its inquiry.

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