What Shane Jones said during the controversial Waitangi Tribunal review

PremiumUpdatedJulia GabelPolitical Journalist·NZ Herald·11 Aug, 2026 12:15 AM6 mins to read‌New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones, pictured speaking at the Waitangi Treaty House marae ahead of Waitangi Day in 2024. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Ahead of the release of a major yet contentious review of the functions of the Waitangi Tribunal, New Zealand First Minister and one of the tribunal’s strongest critics – Shane Jones – reveals to the Herald what he said during that inquiry. While the coalition attacks the tribunal amid claims