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: Christopher Finlayson tells David Seymour ‘be very careful what you wish for’
David Seymour speaks about the Treaty Principles Bill before going in for his submission. Video / Julia Gabel David Seymour should “be very careful” what he wishes for with his controversial ...
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Treaty Principles Bill: Former Labour minister Kiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions ahead of oral submission
Former Labour Minister Kiri Allan says the Treaty Principles Bill will be a "black mark" on our history. Photo / Mark Mitchell She joins the likes of former National MPs Christopher Finlayson ...
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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.
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Treaty Principles Bill select committee hearings begin today
Divisions over the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill became ever clearer on the first day of parliamentary hearings into the legislation today. Act leader and government minister David Seymour ...
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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, telling the Herald it will go down as a “black mark” on our history and has created ...
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'Be very careful what you wish for’: Christopher Finlayson, Sir Taihakurei Durie submit on Treaty Principles Bill
David Seymour should “be very careful” what he wishes for with his controversial Treaty Principles Bill, former Treaty Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson says. Oral submissions on the ...
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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 Standards Bill , the term“democracy” is neither defined nor explained in ...
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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 ...
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Experts, political figures consider Treaty principles debate beyond bill
Both supporters and opponents of the Treaty Principles Bill say – like it or not – a constitutional debate is happening, and ...