New Zealanders Celebrate National Day Amid Debate Over Founding Treaty
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding ...
Treaty Principles: Most New Zealanders believe respectful Treaty, race relations debate important
Photo / Mike Scott A new poll shows despite the current political drama surrounding the Treaty, most New Zealanders believe a ...
The Treaty Principles Bill's Promise Of 'Equal Rights' Ignores The Blind Spots Of Our Democracy
Despite being used in both the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and the Regulatory Standards Bill , the term“democracy” is neither defined n ...
Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
The bill's architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by ...
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The Treaty Principles Bill sparks a passionate debate
The Treaty Principles Bill, introduced by Act Paty Leader David Seymour has ignited a firestorm of debate and opposition across New Zealand.
New Zealand marks 185th year of signing Treaty of Waitangi
New Zealand marked Waitangi Day which laid the country bicultural foundation on Thursday to commemorate the 185th anniversary of the signing of the ...
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Select Committee Treaty Principles Bill submissions hearings begin
The Treaty Principles Bill is an attempt to "oppress iwi Māori", according to a critic, while a supporter saw it an as attempt to ease New Zealanders' anxiety over the Treaty of Waitangi.
Final day for public feedback on Treaty Principles Bill
Members of the public have until midnight Tuesday to make online submissions on the bill, while postal or hardcopy submissions must get to Parliament by 5pm on Wednesday. It comes as thousands of ...
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Treaty Principles Bill faces scrutiny as oral submitters make their speeches
Yesterday, after a marathon nine-hour session, over 40 submitters delivered 10-minute presentations at Parliament concerning ...
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The Treaty Principles Bill’s promise of ‘equal rights’ ignores the blind spots of our democracy
University of Canterbury provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. University of Canterbury provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. Despite being used in both the ...
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The Treaty Principles Bill’s promise of ‘equal rights’ ignores the blind spots of our democracy
Despite being used in both the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and the Regulatory Standards Bill, the term “democracy” is neither defined nor explained in either. This rhetorical and ...