What is the Treaty of Waitangi and why is it sparking huge Māori ...
Nov 13, 2024 · Activists are protesting proposed changes to New Zealand's foundational document, the Treaty of Waitangi. But is the bill more bark than bite?
The Treaty Principles Bill has been released: Here's what's in it
Nov 8, 2024 · The bill states it would set out the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in legislation, and requires those principles to be used when interpreting legislation, where relevant. The bill's final clause states nothing in the bill would amend the text of the Treaty of Waitangi or Te Tiriti o …
New Zealand's founding treaty is at a ... - Associated Press News
Nov 18, 2024 · WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A proposed law that would redefine New Zealand’s founding treaty between the British Crown and Māori chiefs has triggered political turmoil and prompted tens of thousands of people to show up in protest at the country’s Parliament on Tuesday.
Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty …
Nov 19, 2024 · On February 6, 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi, also called Te Tiriti o Waitangi or just Te Tiriti, was signed between the British Crown and around 500 Maori chiefs, or rangatira. The treaty was the ...
New Zealand is unwinding 'race-based policies'. Māori say it's …
Sep 18, 2024 · Now it's turning its attention to the next fight – reinterpreting the nation's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, in what could potentially erase decades of hard-won Māori rights.
Thousands march on New Zealand capital against Indigenous treaty ...
Nov 15, 2024 · The measure overhauls the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi, a document granting Maori tribes broad rights to retain their lands and protect their interests in return for ceding governance to the ...
Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand’s parliament ... - AP News
Nov 14, 2024 · A 184-year-old treaty provokes fresh debate. For decades after the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, differences between the English and Māori texts and breaches by New Zealand governments intensified the disenfranchisement of Māori.
Waitangi live updates: Christopher Luxon addresses Waitangi …
Tensions and short-lived protests greeted the leaders of the three Government coalition parties today as they spoke at the marae on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon...
New government plans to review Treaty of Waitangi principles
Nov 24, 2023 · The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi will come under review by the new government. The coalition agreement between the National Party, ACT and New Zealand First includes a pledge to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill.
Treaty referendum among issues raised with government at Waitangi
Feb 7, 2024 · Pacific people across Aotearoa are engaging with Māori and uniting on how to honour the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio To honour the Treaty: Māori and Pacific people unite 'like the in-laws' to redefine New Zealand's multicultural future