Former Act leader and Labour minister Richard Prebble has resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal.
He was appointed to the role in October 2024 by Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka.
In a NZ Herald column on Wednesday, Prebble said the Waitangi Tribunal has turned the Treaty upside down.
He said he had no interest in participating in the Tribunal while it turned the Treaty into a “socialist manifesto”.
In a statement, Potaka said his focus was now on “moving swiftly to complete the appointment of a new member”.
“The Waitangi Tribunal achieves its mahi thanks to the commitment of a diverse range of members providing extensive experience and knowledge. Mr Prebble has made the decision to resign of his own accord – I respect his choice and wish him well,” he said.
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