Prime Minister to skip Waitangi

Summarised by Centrist

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will not attend Waitangi events next year, instead opting to mark the day elsewhere. Māori leaders, including Pita Tipene and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, criticised the move, calling it a missed opportunity for dialogue. Labour’s Willie Jackson labelled the decision “pathetic,” and ACT’s David Seymour confirmed his attendance. Luxon defended his choice, citing a desire to engage with other regions.

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