Maori are hopelessly over-represented in jail, and have been for years. Whether there's been a treaty breach around failing to close the gap around Maori offending doesn't really matter- what's important to remember is the Waitangi Tribunal has no teeth; what they offer is merely an opinion.
Mike's Minute: Nothing new in prison report
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