October 04, 2022
Treaty settlements on National agenda
National’s Treaty of Waitangi spokesperson says the party is committed to completing treaty settlements if it wins the treasury seats in next year’s general election.
Joseph Mooney says while there is good progress being made, such as the passing of the Maniapoto settlement legislation last week, it’s important all iwi come through the process.
“This is actually not just about the past and not just about the present. This is about the future for Maori and for New Zealand. We’re making sure Maori families will be able to be successful to turn their own destiny and look after their children into the future,” he says.
Mr Mooney says his interest in politics was sparked by the poverty his family experienced in the 1980s when his adoptive father lost his job as a farm worker because of the effect of Rogernomics on the farming sector.