Act releases ‘equal rights’ policy evolving from failed Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament is sovereign;The rule of law is fundamental; All New Zealanders are equal before the law. It’s not…
Zeffer sale: Wairoa iwi business buys Fernhill drinks maker
Tātau Tātau Commercial chairman Shayne Walker says the acquisition is a deliberate step in E Tipu’s apple strategy.…
NZ Wars, Treaty of Waitangi ‘sanitised’ in new history curriculum, says educator
“The curriculum provides a sanitised view of New Zealand history and fails to meet the demands of students…
Shane Jones accuses Waitangi Tribunal of scaremongering after condemning NZ First bill
This was addressed by the health outputs and quality of service it could provide, he said. “Sadly, a…
Treaty clause review could be matter of life or death for Māori – Waitangi Tribunal
For example, one reference could use the word “honour” while another might say to “give effect to”. In…
Ngāpuhi settlement: Minister says 10 hapū groups earmarked, agree-to-disagree sovereignty clause not ruled out
At the time, this prompted the East Coast iwi to declare a settlement under the coalition Government was…
Chateau Tongariro: Minister Tama Potaka weighs up lifeline for derelict hotel, officials note strong interest, potential Treaty risk
The Government’s official response to the petition noted all options remained on the table, although this was prior…
Iconic Waitangi cafe shuts doors amid falling visitor numbers
It is unclear how many staff, if any, have lost their jobs or whether they will be absorbed…
China and Russia have again blocked moves to protect the endangered emperor penguin
China and Russia have been accused of blocking global efforts to protect the emperor penguin amid concerns the…
‘Major breach’: Tribunal says Treaty overhaul in education law ‘may be worse’ than Treaty Principles Bill
The broader Treaty clause review faces a separate and urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry. Earlier this month, the tribunal…
Ngāi Tahu preparing to renegotiate parts of Treaty settlement amid major conservation law reforms
Many iwi have Treaty settlements that provide roles in certain conservation processes such as management planning and concession…
Govt agrees to change or scrap Treaty of Waitangi references in 19 laws
In April, the Herald revealed Cabinet in February had decided to amend and repeal some laws following the…