Chef Justice declares treaty 'worthless' and a 'simple nuttity'

Chef Justice declares treaty 'worthless' and a 'simple nuttity'

• Chief Justice Sir James Prendergast’s statements when delivering judgment in the case of Wi Parata v.
• Chief Justice Sir James Prendergast declares the Treaty of Waitangi ‘‘worthless’’ and a ‘‘simple nullity’’. He ruled that the courts lacked the ability to consider claims based on aboriginal or native title.
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