Chris Finlayson
New ZealandpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Chris Finlayson is a former New Zealand politician who served as Attorney-General and Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations. He played a crucial role in advancing Māori treaty settlements and has been an advocate for improving relationships between the government and Māori communities. Finlayson’s contributions have been significant in shaping New Zealand's treaty landscape.
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Chris Finlayson, KC, was the former Attorney-General under Sir John Key and negotiated many Treaty settlements.
Christopher Luxon’s Government has gravely hurt Crown–Māori relationship – Chris Finlayson, KCNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
As former attorney-general Chris Finlayson has pointed out, the definition of the principles has been developed by the courts over time.
Aaron Smale: Nicola Willis shows “utter arrogance” by describing Treaty of Waitangi concepts as “nebulous”New Zealand· 2025-11-25
Former National MP Chris Finlayson disputed the law change, saying he believed it would be 'extremely harmful' to race relations in New Zealand.
Ngātiwai lands on ‘tapu’ Poor Knights Islands in defiance of marine law changeNew Zealand· 2025-10-30
Chris Finlayson is present at Bolger's funeral as a former politician.
Former PM Jim Bolger farewelled in official funeralNew Zealand· 2025-10-22
Former Attorney-General Chris Finlayson told RNZ the minister wasn’t clarifying the marine and coastal area legislation.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith warns Government prepared to remove tikanga Māori from court rulingsNew Zealand· 2025-09-27Chris Finlayson is the counsel for GRNZ who lodged the application for judicial review.
Greyhound racing fights NZ ban with High Court reviewNew Zealand· 2025-05-26
Former attorney-general Chris Finlayson was scathing about Seymour’s intention to roll back decades of court decisions.
David Seymour on Te Tiriti, power & Act’s next move: His first major interview before becoming Deputy PMNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Chris Finlayson has previously advocated for a review of the tribunal.
Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet job and what it should cover - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-05-12
Chris Finlayson has been critical of the Waitangi Tribunal and its findings regarding the Crown's actions.
Christopher Luxon should vote down the Treaty Principles Bill in person - Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
They could have their lawyer, former Attorney-General Chris Finlayson KC, present.
Treaty Principles Bill destined for bin as Te Pāti Māori standoff continues; Chlöe Swarbrick feels the heat – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Shipley mentioned Chris Finlayson as a more recent political leader who worked with Māori leaders.
Treaty Principles Bill: Ex-PM Dame Jenny Shipley, haka in committee room and call for referendumNew Zealand· 2025-02-19
