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 ...
Devilin the double-bill detail: Attacks on Treaty
Following Australias rejection of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament New Zealanders are currently battling threats to the ...
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Treaty Principles Bill: Sharp arguments for and against as Parliament wraps up first day of hearings
David Seymour speaks about the Treaty Principles Bill before going in for his submission. Video / Julia Gabel People for and against the controversial Treaty Principles Bill had their say in ...
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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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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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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 oral hearings to begin
Oral hearings for the treaty principles bill get underway today, marking the start of 80 hours worth of hearings over the course of a month. Author of the bill and Act party leader David Seymour ...
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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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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the first day of Treaty Principles Bill submissions
with hundreds of people expected to give their view on the Treaty Principles Bill. The select committee process began today with submissions from the bill's sponsor David Seymour. Newstalk ZB ...