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What legal advice, if any, did the Minister seek on whether removing voting rights from committee members appointed pursuant to Treaty settlement legislation, or in fulfilment of Treaty obligations, is consistent with the Crown's Treaty obligations, and will the Minister release that advice in full?

Answered Question 29897 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What legal advice, if any, did the Minister seek on whether removing voting rights from committee members appointed pursuant to Treaty settlement legislation, or in fulfilment of Treaty obligations, is consistent with the Crown's Treaty obligations, and will the Minister release that advice in full?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Any legal advice received by me would be subject to legal privilege.