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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 ...
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 ...
New Zealand marks anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, with quiet protests
New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. The day came with quiet ...
Māori academic says Te Tiriti o Waitangi relevant for Pasifika people
A Māori academic says that although New Zealand's founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, is a partnership between Māori and ...
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New Zealand marks 1840 treaty signing with Waitangi Day dawn service
Thousands gathered in Waitangi, New Zealand on Thursday (February 6) to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document.
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Muslim Perspective On The Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Bill
The Federation of Islamic Associations of Aotearoa New Zealand (FIANZ) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. As the national Muslim ...
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Waitangi: history in 32 pages
The author of a Treaty bestseller that strips away the spin and delivers basic facts The post Waitangi: history in 32 pages ...
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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 political leaders on Wednesday, as he made a fresh pitch for the law. The measures ...
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Treaty Principles Bill select committee hearings begin today
Divisions over the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill became ever clearer on the first day of parliamentary hearings into the legislation today. Act leader and government minister David Seymour ...
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Descendants of Treaty translators speak out against Treaty Principles Bill
The hīkoi to Parliament brought Māori and non-Māori to the capital in November to oppose Act's Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill. A descendant of one of the original translators of the Treaty ...
David Seymour to attend Waitangi despite hapū's warning over contentious bill
Act Party leader David Seymour fights to be heard over a waiata during Waitangi commemorations last year. But the commotion, and advice from his hapū, have not put him off returning in 2025. Photo / ...