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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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 ...
Treaty Principles Bill Ignores Democracy's Blind Spots
Despite being used in both the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and the Regulatory Standards Bill , the term "democracy" is neither ...
Treaty Principles Bill: Sharp arguments for and against as Parliament wraps up first day of hearings
People for and against the controversial Treaty Principles Bill had their say in Parliament on Monday as the Justice Select ...
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 Treaty.
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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.
Justice Committee begins hearing submissions on Treaty Principles Bill as Parliament returns
Act Party leader David Seymour, the architect of the bill, believes his controversial Treaty Principles Bill, or a bill ...
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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 ...
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'Together for Te Tiriti': Lush joins fight against Treaty Principles Bill
Ahead of Waitangi Day, cosmetics company Lush Aotearoa is taking a stand against the Treaty Principles Bill, calling it a ...
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, Peters Dismiss Treaty Principles Debate At Rātana
"National won't support the bill - it will be voted down and it won't become law." Green MP Teanau Tuiono said that while ...
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Select Committee Treaty Principles Bill submissions hearings begin
Neal said a lot of polling used throughout the Treaty Principles Bill process had been politically biased. "A lot of people who don't support the bill, it's got nothing to do with the wording ...