4 Apr 2019

Shane Jones defends vote against Māori seats

From Morning Report, 7:18 am on 4 April 2019
Shane Jones

Shane Jones Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook

NZ First Minister Shane Jones is defending his party's decision to vote against a bill giving Ngāi Tahu permanent seats on the Canterbury Regional Council. Labour's Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene introduced the Ngāi Tahu Representation Bill to Parliament but it was voted down at its first reading. Shane Jones speaks to Susie Ferguson.