Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples has announced the names of the two new Waitangi Tribunal members: Ronald Crosby and Kaa Williams.

Mr Ronald Crosby has a legal background. He has specialised in Maori interests in resource management.

Mrs Kaa Williams has been teaching te reo Maori for 30 years.  In 2009, Mrs Williams received the Queen’s Service Order for services to Maori.

Dr Monty Soutar, Kihi Ngatai and Basil Morrison have also been reappointed as Tribunal members.  Members serve for a term of three years, each bringing their individual backgrounds, experience and expertise to the Tribunal panels which inquire into Treaty of Waitangi Claims.