Welcoming ACT’s policy to complete outstanding historical Treaty claims and disestablish the Waitangi Tribunal once that work is finished, Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson Tory Relf said:
“ACT’s plan would still allow the remaining historical claims to be completed, while ending contemporary inquiries that drag taxpayers into costly legal fights over the day-to-day decisions of elected governments.
“The Tribunal alone is budgeted to cost taxpayers $13.7 million in 2026/27. On top of that, taxpayers have spent more than $4.4 million on Crown legal fees for Tribunal inquiries in less than three years, while another $5.7 million a year is going towards claimant fundingfor historical Treaty settlement negotiations.
“Finish the job, wind up the institution, and stop the bills."
Winding Up Waitangi Tribunal Saves Taxpayers Millions
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