The Government’s announced a review into the Waitangi Tribunal will begin shortly.

The review was announced on Friday by Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka, who said it would ensure the tribunal “remains focused, relevant, effective and fit for purpose”.

Political Editor Jason Walls says no one should be surprised this is happening.

“Every time Christopher Luxon has talked about the Waitangi Tribunal, he essentially says it has been removed from it’s brief.”

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