Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
It’s often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s ...
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 ...
List Of Submitters To Be Invited To Make Oral Submissions— Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Bill
The Justice Committee has decided a list of submitters who will be invited to make oral submissions on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. This is the primary list of invitees. Further ...
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Treaty of Waitangi Anniversary: Tensions and Traditions
The Treaty of Waitangi's anniversary passed quietly amid political strains in New Zealand. Prime Minister Luxon avoided the main event, with controversy over a proposed law redefining the treaty's ...
Waitangi Day: Thousands gather in NZ with Māori rights in focus
Thousands of people have attended events in Waitangi in northern New Zealand, to celebrate the country's national day.
Waitangi 2025: An absent Christopher Luxon, Marama Davidson’s return and the tension-raising Treaty bill
Waitangi leaders are warning of a “furore” building within te ao Māori that could disrupt this year’s Waitangi Day ...
Waitangi Day 2025: Celebrating unity amid Treaty Principles Bill debate - David Seymour
For Waitangi Day, I encourage you to think about the achievements, the history, and all that we have in common as New Zealanders. Wherever you are and however you choose to celebrate it, I hope you ...
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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 ...
New Zealand marks 185th year of signing Treaty of Waitangi
New Zealand marked Waitangi Day, which laid the country bicultural foundation, on Thursday to commemorate the 185th anniversary of the signing of the ...
Hearings Schedule And Selection Of Submitters Decided— Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Bill
The Justice Committee has decided how submitters will be selected for the remaining 70 hours of hearings on the Principles of ...
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 ...