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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Kirk LaPointe: B.C. risks losing billions with Columbia River Treaty left in limbo
The Columbia River Treaty, the framework for hydropower generation and flood control between the two countries, had been left ...
'Malicious intent': Descendant of Treaty translator slams Principles Bill, demands apology
The Bill aims to replace the existing Treaty principles - developed over time by courts and the Waitangi Tribunal to ...
Waitangi Day in New Zealand overshadowed by treaty controversy
Waitangi Day in New Zealand is marked by controversy as Māori leaders condemn a proposed bill to redefine the Treaty of ...
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Luxon urged to deal with division over Māori rights
The Prime Minister received a warm welcome after heading south for Waitangi Day – but a warning that he must show stronger ...
Taranaki councillors receive stinging response after they shut-down Treaty debate
Deputy chair of Taranaki Regional Council Neil Walker invoked a closure motion to quell any discussion of a submission on the ...
New Zealanders Celebrate National Day Amid Debate Over Founding Treaty
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding ...
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The Treaty Principles Bill’s promise of ‘equal rights’ ignores the blind spots of our democracy
University of Canterbury provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. University of Canterbury provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. Despite being used in both the ...
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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.
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New Zealand returns to outsourcing for Treaty Principles inquiry
New Zealand's treaty principles inquiry received about 300,000 written submissions and 15,000 people who asked to be witnesses at the inquiry.
Treaty Principles: Most New Zealanders believe respectful Treaty, race relations debate important
Photo / Mike Scott A new poll shows despite the current political drama surrounding the Treaty, most New Zealanders believe a ...
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‘Despicable action’: Kiri Allan rips into Treaty Principles Bill
Kiri Allan is the latest former politician to voice opposition to the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, telling the ...