
Hapu: 'Hate flag' at Waitangi would be breach of Treaty
A Northland hapu leader says flying the "tino rangatiratanga" flag at the Treaty grounds during Waitangi celebrations would be a breach of treaty rights.
A Northland hapu leader says flying the "tino rangatiratanga" flag at the Treaty grounds during Waitangi celebrations would be a breach of treaty rights.
Maori leaders disagree over whether the Tino Rangatiratanga flag will ever fly officially at Waitangi.
Phil Goff has pleaded ignorance about how his "Nationhood" speech ended up with the same title as Don Brash's infamous Orewa address.
The Labour caucus backs "the tone and content" of a speech in which Phil Goff accused the Govt of reopening old racial wounds.
Labour's president, Andrew Little, reveals "personal concerns" over Phil Goff's nationhood speech with other Party members also unhappy.
Phil Goff has re-opened the political warfare over the foreshore and seabed law, saying the Govt's plan to repeal it will divide NZ again.
The Govt says it will repeal the Foreshore and Seabed legislation but not until it has a viable alternative.