In his article on marine and coastal areas (Sun 7/1) Simon Bridges MP performed a typical snow job on explaining the Marine and Coastal Area Bill. He says that access to justice through the Courts is a core National Party value and that the Bill is an important step for the rule of law. He conveniently forgets to add that the Government will have the right to negotiate in secret with groups regarding granting rights to foreshore and seabed. Is that another core National Party value, to negotiate secretly for political favours?
Stuart Keene, Otumoetai