Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveBarry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Luxon opting to skip Waitangi celebrations at Treaty Grounds
The Prime Minister's revealed he will not be at the historic Treaty grounds for Waitangi Day celebrations next year.
Chris Luxon says he'll instead take part in celebrations elsewhere around the country.
It's understood Luxon will be sending Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka and a couple of other Ministers to the Treaty Grounds to represent the Government.
Newstalk ZB political correspondent Barry Soper is unsurprised by this development, given the contentious Treaty Principles Bill.
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