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Andrew Dickens: Treaty Principles Bill part two

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Mon, 7 Apr 2025, 6:13am

Andrew Dickens: Treaty Principles Bill part two

Author
Andrew Dickens ,
Publish Date
Mon, 7 Apr 2025, 6:13am

So it looks like the Treaty Principles Act is toast as Christopher Luxon assured us it would be.  

Much was made over the weekend that 90 per cent of the submissions were against it.  

But that means nothing if all the opposing submissions were just photocopies of one. 

M膩ori are organised. Anyone who鈥檚 seen their multiple Hikoi's and the awesome organisation of the Kings Tangi should know that.  

You underestimate M膩ori at your peril.   

But it must also be noted that Act鈥檚 act was a simplistic dog. Much of it is already covered by the bill of rights.  

At its heart it was three sentences designed to overthrow 50 years of legal development. 

But is the movement against the treaty dead.  

No, it is not. New Zealand first wants to have a crack. 

And Winston Peters, being the experienced legislator, wants to amend the existing Treaty Principles legislation we already have.  

He ran his election campaign on it. It's the smart way to achieve real change. 

And as we approach the changeover between Peters and Seymour of the Deputy PM role, Winston will have the time and the energy to have his try. 

So welcome to round two of the Treaty Principles debate. A round that has much more chance to succeed. 

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