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New Zealand must balance alliances with autonomy
New Zealand’s 2024 foreign policy embraced deeper security alliances, but economic dependence on China remained a persistent ...
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 ...
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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 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 ...
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 ...
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.
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Haukainga Protest David Seymour at Waitangi
ACT Party leader David Seymour faced opposition from some of the haukainga during his whaikōrero at the Waitangi Treaty ...
Unwritten rules: why claims of a missing ‘fourth article’ of the Treaty don’t stack up
Some say an oral promise of religious protection read out at Waitangi in 1840 amounts to a fourth article of the Treaty. But ...
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A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Maori
Under the principles laid out in the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, tribes were promised broad rights to retain their lands and ...
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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.
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Treaty Principles Bill stirs nationwide debate
They are themes that have been circulating since the Treaty Principles Bill was first put forward by Act before last year’s election. Discussion on these topics has ramped up since the public was ...