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Court claim seeks to force water co-management
Ngāi Tahu tells the High Court the Crown has been a poor Treaty partner, and it should be forced to co-manage freshwater The ...
Protests and a New Zealand leader’s absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
The bill’s architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by ...
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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 ...
Shane Jones' threat to cut future funding for Waitangi Trust over pōwhiri disruption
The senior NZ First Minister said the pōwhiri had become a circus and was no longer fit for purpose after multiple interruptions.
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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 ...
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Waitangi Tribunal takes on new members
The Waitangi Tribunal advises government on alleged breaches of New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. Membership of the tribunal can be up to 20 people and is about half Māori, half ...
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David Seymour to attend Waitangi despite hapū's warning over contentious bill
Photo / Michael Cunningham Treaty Principles Bill creator David Seymour plans to attend the 2025 Waitangi commemorations despite his hapū formally advising him not to come because of concerns ...
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Ngāti Rēhia opposes ACT leader’s attendance at Waitangi
and education regarding the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and He Whakaputanga. He expressed concern the Treaty Principles Bill undermines the mana of Te Tiriti and the rights of Māori. The hapū ...
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India-Pak rift on Indus Water Treaty: Neutral expert backs New Delhi’s stand
While India has been pressing for resolution of the issues by the neutral expert as mandated under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) between the two countries, Pakistan has been backing the Permanent Court ...
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National Iwi Chairs Forum to meet in Waitangi ahead of Waitangi Day
In the lead-up to Waitangi Day, the National Iwi Chairs Forum will convene ... and advancing progress on Ngāpuhi’s Treaty redress.
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Birthright citizenship, Paris treaty, death penalty: Donald Trump's key executive orders on day 1 at White House
Withdrawal from the Paris climate treaty; A government order restoring freedom of speech and preventing censorship of free speech and ending “weaponisation of government". Further, the first ...
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Act’s ‘just asking questions’ approach under fire with Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill - Anaru Eketone
Hīkoi participants march in Hamilton on the way to Wellington to protest issues including the Act Party’s Treaty Principles Bill. Photo / Mike Scott Anaru Eketone is an associate professor in ...