Schools Treaty decision blindsided Māori and Crown should apologise, Waitangi Tribunal says
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The Waitangi Tribunal stated that the Crown's process for removing school board obligations regarding the Treaty fell short of the required honor standard. The decision left Māori feeling blindsided. The tribunal says the Crown should apologize for these actions.
It says the process the Crown followed to remove school boards' obligations to give effect to the Treaty "fell short of the standard of honour required".