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A bill which sought to “reinterpret” New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi, signed between Māori tribal leaders and the British Crown in 1840, has failed in parliament by 11 votes to 112.

The demise of the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill was a very rare beast in Parliament - a government bill that was voted down in the House. Many non-government bills are "negatived ...

The bill sought to end the 185-year conversation about the Treaty's meaning by enacting in law particular definitions for each clause and specifying that any rights should apply to all New Zealanders.

Members of parliament celebrate as the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi bill was rejected in a 112 to 11 vote in Wellington, New Zealand (Robert Kitchin/AP) (Robert Kitchin/AP) ...

Members of Parliament celebrate as the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi bill was rejected by Parliament in a 112 to 11 vote in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, April 10, 2025.