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 ...
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Treaty Principles Bill hearings continue this week
This week, Select Committee hearings will continue for the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. Scheduled for Thursday, the ...
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 Committee held its first day of public submissions. Treaty principles – ways ...
'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 ...
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 ...
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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 poll shows most New Zealanders believe respectful treaty, race relations debate important
A new poll shows despite the current political drama surrounding the Treaty, most New Zealanders believe a respectful ...
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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 ...
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.
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Treaty Principles Bill stirs nationwide debate
They are themes that have been circulating since the Treaty Principles Bill was first put forward by Act before last year’s ...
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Treaty principles Day 2: Conservation, health, justice highlighted
Allan said if the Treaty Principles Bill were to come into law ... The Crown’s right to govern had always been constrained, and that was not controversial or unorthodox. The co-president also said he ...