Prebble appointed to Waitangi Tribunal

Tama Potaka announced the appointment of Richard Prebble, Ken Williamson and Kevin Prime to the Waitangi Tribunal.

Some people think the Tribunal is a judicial body, but in reality is is appointed by the Government of the day. 19 of 20 members have a maximum term of three years, so in one term of Government the Government will appoint 95% to 100% of the members.

Those who claim the Waitangi Tribunal, not Parliament, should decide what the Treaty means should reflect that this can mean the Government of the day can decide, by simply appointing members with a particular viewpoint.