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Laws on Ngai Tahu demanding “compensation” from Oceana Gold

Michael Laws
Talkback Host and Contributing Writer
Posted 03 November 2025

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Michael Laws on Ngai Tahu demanding “compensation” from mining company Oceana Gold for offending their “cultural values.

Michael Laws is a former MP and Mayor and is now deputy chairman of the Otago Regional Council. He has hosted both radio and TV shows for Radio Pacific, Radio Live and SKY Television. He is an award-winning writer – and has published three bestselling books.