Waitangi Day in New Zealand overshadowed by treaty controversy
Waitangi Day in New Zealand is marked by controversy as Māori leaders condemn a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of ...
Waitangi Day: Thousands gather in NZ with Māori rights in focus
Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day.
The Treaty Principles Bill’s promise of ‘equal rights’ ignores the blind spots of our democracy
For as long as we’ve had democracies, majority rule has left some in the minority worse off. We need to be talking about what ...
Treaty Principles Bill: Sharp arguments for and against as Parliament wraps up first day of hearings
People for and against the controversial Treaty Principles Bill had their say in Parliament on Monday as the Justice Select ...
Govt accused of having 'filed for divorce' from 'blissfully unaware' Māori
The controversial Treaty Principles Bill has been front and centre as politicians and leaders have gathered at the majestic Waitangi Treaty Grounds for a d ...
'Malicious intent': Descendant of Treaty translator slams Principles Bill, demands apology
The Bill aims to replace the existing Treaty principles - developed over time by courts and the Waitangi Tribunal to ...
Kiri Allan set to slam Treaty Principles Bill as submissions resume
Kiri Allan is the latest former politician to voice opposition to the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, speaking on the ...
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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.
Treaty Principles Bill: Christopher Finlayson tells David Seymour ‘be very careful what you wish for’
David Seymour should “be very careful” what he wishes for with his controversial Treaty Principles Bill, former Treaty ...
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Treaty Bill debate highlights parliamentary process
Political scientist Lara Greaves says the controversy surrounding the Treaty Principles Bill is drawing fresh attention to New Zealand’s parliamentary processes. Political scientist Lara Greaves says ...
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Treaty bill hearings will cast a long shadow
The Spinoff’s Lyric Waiwiri-Smith and Joel MacManus spent eight hours sitting in on the first day of oral submissions on the ...
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Treaty principles Day 2: Conservation, health, justice highlighted
Former conservation minister Kiri Allan opposes Treaty Principles Bill, while others talk about possible health and justice implications.