30 Jan 2026

Alex Nathan - The Artist E2

From The Negotiators

Alex Nathan spent 20 years leading the Te Roroa claim. The tiny, cash-strapped iwi were accused of arson, part of a widely publicised campaign to discredit the tribe and undermine the Waitangi Tribunal. Public pressure led to a law change which took private land off the negotiating table.

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