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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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 ...
Select Committee Treaty Principles Bill submissions hearings begin
Views ranged from it being an attempt to "oppress iwi Māori" to providing the chance to ease New Zealanders' anxiety over the ...
Watch: Select Committee hearings on Treaty Principles Bill resumes
Former minister of Justice Kiritapu Allan made a submission as the committee heard from organisations such as YouthLaw ...
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Treaty principles Day 2: Conservation, health, justice highlighted
Former conservation minister Kiri Allan opposes Treaty Principles Bill, while others talk about possible health and justice implications.
New Zealanders celebrate national day amid debate over founding treaty
WELLINGTON - Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document ...
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External consultants to analyse record Treaty Principles submissions
David Seymour has criticised spending on contractors, while analysis of his Treaty Principles Bill is expected to rack up a ...
Treaty Principles Bill: Former Labour minister Kiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions ahead of oral submission
Kiri Allan is the latest former politician to voice opposition to the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, telling the ...
'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 ...
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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 ...