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Jamie Ensor: Erica Stanford defends herself from Treaty requirement backlash

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 6 Jul 2025, 11:29am
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Jamie Ensor: Erica Stanford defends herself from Treaty requirement backlash

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 6 Jul 2025, 11:29am

There's criticism of Treaty requirements for school boards.

Education Minister Erica Stanford says a section in the Education and Training Amendment Bill requiring school boards to reflect tikanga Māori in policies and plans wasn't added by her.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon says many education regulations mention Treaty obligations - which isn't Stanford's focus.

NZ Herald political reporter Jamie Ensor explains further.

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