Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
It’s often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s ...
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 ...
New Zealanders celebrate national day amid debate over founding treaty
Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called ...
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New Zealand grapples with nationhood on Waitangi Day
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has used his Waitangi Day address to settle nerves over his government's attitude to Maori and the Treaty of Waitangi, insisting it would "honour the treaty and work in ...
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Waitangi: authors vs Seymour
Three authors argue against David Seymour's Treaty bill before Parliament The post Waitangi: authors vs Seymour appeared ...
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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 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 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 ...
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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Second World Summit for Social Development
Pursuant to General Assembly Resolution 78/261 of 26  February 2024, a "Second World Summit for Social Development" (WSSD2) was launched, to be held in ...
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Act’s ‘just asking questions’ approach under fire with Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill - Anaru Eketone
Hīkoi participants march in Hamilton on the way to Wellington to protest issues including the Act Party’s Treaty Principles Bill. Photo / Mike Scott Anaru Eketone is an associate professor in ...
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Treaty Principles Bill Cannot Proceed – NZCER
The Bill’s principles 1, 2, and 3 (Civil government; Rights of hapū and iwi Māori; Right to equality), and the s2 commencement all breach Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Of particular note to NZCER is ...