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: Sharp arguments for and against as Parliament wraps up first day of hearings
“The principles of the Treaty as described in the bill do not, in fact, reflect the purpose and intent of the Treaty as recorded in both Treaty texts. They are not therefore Treaty principles if ...
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The Treaty Principles Bill has been released: Here's what's in it
The purpose of the Treaty Principles Bill is for Parliament to define the principles of the Treaty, provide certainty and clarity, and promote a national conversation about their place in our ...
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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.
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Treaty Principles Bill: Christopher Finlayson tells David Seymour ‘be very careful what you wish for’
“The principles of the Treaty as described in the bill do not in fact reflect the purpose and intent of the Treaty as recorded in both Treaty texts. They are not therefore Treaty principles if ...
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College Strongly Opposes Treaty Principles Bill
The New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine strongly opposes the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and categorically ... it would erode the very purpose and status of te Tiriti ...
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Select Committee Treaty Principles Bill submissions hearings begin
The Treaty Principles Bill is an ... said the Minister was "fully aware the bill is a distortion of the Treaty" and that it will not achieve its stated purpose. "It's shameful that Parliament ...
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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 election. Discussion on these topics has ramped up since the public was ...
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'Be very careful what you wish for’: Christopher Finlayson, Sir Taihakurei Durie submit on Treaty Principles Bill
“The principles of the Treaty as described in the bill do not in fact reflect the purpose and intent of the Treaty as recorded in both Treaty texts. They are not therefore Treaty principles if ...
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The Treaty Principles Bill's Promise Of 'Equal Rights' Ignores The Blind Spots Of Our Democracy
(MENAFN- The Conversation) Despite being used in both the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and the Regulatory ... equity for Māori was a key purpose of Te Aka Whai Ora /the Māori ...