Court of Appeal overturns decision that blocked Children’s Minister from Waitangi Tribunal summons

Children's Minister Karen Chhour

13 May 2024

RNZ.

The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision which blocked a summons order from the Waitangi Tribunal for Children’s Minister Karen Chhour.

The court released its decision on Monday.

At the same time, a bill proposing the repeal of section 7AA from the Oranga Tamariki Act has been introduced to Parliament, meaning the Tribunal no longer has jurisdiction over the case.

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