Waitangi Treaty
There’ve been protests inside and outside of New Zealand’s parliament over an attempt to change the way the country sees one ...
Is ‘judicial activism’ skewing Treaty law – or are court critics the real radicals?
Claims of ‘activist’ judges usurping the law-making role of parliament are getting louder. But these need to be balanced ...
After the hīkoi, the challenge: the Treaty principles debate and an honest reckoning with history
With submissions now being sought on the Treaty Principles Bill, can the debate rise above party politics but remain grounded ...
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Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill?
So, what was the Treaty of Waitangi, what are the proposals for altering it, and why has it become a flashpoint for protests in New Zealand? Thousands of marchers protesting government policies ...
Politician Suspended Over Haka Dance, Indigenous People Upset About Treaty Changes
To an outside observer on Thursday 14, New Zealand politician Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke’s reaction on Parliament’s floor may ...
New Zealand opposition parties seek to contain mass protests against racist Treaty Principles Bill
Labour, the Greens, Te Pāti Māori and the pseudo-left ISO have sought to keep the anti-government protests within the ...
Waitangi Tribunal calls on Govt to reconsider Māori health authority after Treaty ‘breaches’
The Waitangi Tribunal is calling on the Government to reconsider creating a stand-alone Māori health entity after it deemed ...
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All Blacks haka supports Treaty protest
Before the All Blacks claimed a win over Italy, departing All Black halfback TJ Perenara slipped a message of support for ...
Justice Committee Makes Further Decisions About Submissions Process For The Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Bill
The Justice Committee has made further decisions about the submissions process for the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
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Historic Waitangi Tribunal Constitutional Inquiry Opens: Māori Sovereignty In The Spotlight
The Waitangi Tribunal is encouraging dialogue before ... 1) By conquest such as through using military force. 2) By means of a Treaty whereby the previous government gave power to the new government.