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Labour to Reject ‘Silly Co-Governance’ in Māori Partnership Policy
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Labour to Reject ‘Silly Co-Governance’ in Māori Partnership Policy

From NZ Herald · () English

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  • New Zealand Labour says it will oppose instances of “silly co-governance” as it works on Māori partnership policies.
  • Senior MP Willie Jackson said Labour MPs would discuss the issue at a caucus meeting.
  • Co-governance was a divisive issue during the 2023 election.

New Zealand’s Labour Party says it will oppose what senior MP Willie Jackson called “silly co-governance” as it develops its policy on Māori partnership.

Jackson told the NZ Herald, before a Labour caucus meeting, that MPs would discuss the issue. The party’s leader, Chris Hipkins, is also involved in shaping the upcoming policy.

Co-governance became a divisive issue during New Zealand’s 2023 election, and Labour’s position is now being developed around that political dispute.

silly co-governance

— Willie JacksonThe Labour MP described the types of co-governance arrangements the party would oppose.
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