7070 (2025). Hon Willie Jackson to the Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

7070 (2025). Hon Willie Jackson to the Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he stand by his statement to The Hui that, "I talk with my colleagues " and "I show them evidence and data about how we can do things better" and if so, what evidence and data did he present to Cabinet in relation to the Treaty Principles Bill, Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Bill and the Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill, if any, and if not, why not?

Hon Tama Potaka: I stand by my statements on The Hui that "I talk with my colleagues. I show them evidence and data about how we can do things better". However, I draw the Honourable Member’s attention to paragraph 5.23 of the Cabinet Manual. As noted in that paragraph, discussions at Cabinet and Cabinet Committee meetings are confidential and it would not be appropriate for me to disclose the nature or content of discussions at Cabinet or Cabinet Committee meetings.