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Martin Fisher

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Dr Martin Fisher is a lecturer at the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre, University of Canterbury

NGARUAWAHIA, NEW ZEALAND – AUGUST 20: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key accepts the challenge from Maori Chiefs at the coronation ceremony for the fourth year of rule of Maori King Tuheitia Paki at the Turangawaewae Marae on August 20, 2010 in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand. Paki succeeded his mother Dame Te Atairangikaahu following her death in August 2006, and was crowned and made successor the same day as his mother’s funeral. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

The leading contender for John Key’s primary legacy? Treaty settlements

Under Prime Minister Key and settlements minister Chris Finlayson deeds of settlement have been finalised with nearly 50 Māori groups. That's an impressive number, but the drive to reach deals may have been overhasty, argues Ngāi Tahu Research Centre lecturer Martin Fisher.

By Martin Fisher | 18th January, 2017