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Govt process on Treaty bill ‘fundamentally flawed’, former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer says
The bill proposes replacing existing Treaty principles with three new ones.

We should examine whether privatisation is a good idea
OPINION: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon suggests privatisation is on the cards.

Claire Trevett: Luxon pays steep price for Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill
Luxon gave Seymour an inch - he has now suffered for miles.

Simon Wilson: The kōhanga generation comes to Waitangi
ANALYSIS: If we want to close those gaps, we already have a model for how to do it.

Luxon: Why I’m not at Waitangi and why Seymour’s bill won’t become law
OPINION: The Treaty Principles Bill will not become law, ensuring ongoing dialogue.

Shane Jones speaks to media at Waitangi
New Zealand First minister Shane Jones arrives at Waitangi by boat and answers questions from the media. Video / Dean Purcell

Waitangi: It’s all about weaving the song and dance
Goodwill, singing and even dancing have broken out at Waitangi.

Opinion: Why redefining Waitangi Day is crucial for national unity
OPINION: Governor Hobson summed up the Treaty’s intent: 'he tahi tatou' – 'we are one'.

Te Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policy
The co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.

Shane Te Pou: PM needs to show leadership in this distracted, divided Govt
OPINION: Perhaps the Government’s abysmal polling is finally helping Luxon wake up.

Audrey Young: Doctor v ex-bank clerk – why the PM dumped Reti for Brown
OPINION: Reti's demotion was brutal, but it had to be done.

Why new Waitangi Tribunal appointments are sparking controversy in Māoridom
New members include Phillip Crump, Tipene Chrisp and Vanessa Eparaima on three-year terms.

Minister overhauls Waitangi Tribunal membership
Eight new members have been appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal.

They lost their land over $221 of unpaid rates – then the new owners gave it back
Documents show a historic pā was taken from Māori in the 1970s for 'European hands'.

'Is this for real?': Honour surprises Ngāi Te Rangi kaumātua
Ihaka has been honoured with an ONZM for services to Māori and governance.

The island that disappeared in Napier: 'They took it'
Taape Tareha dived into hundreds of pages of court notes and found an unusual theft.

Waitangi Tribunal calls on Govt to reconsider Māori health authority after Treaty ‘breaches’
Alternative plans for Māori health are said to be announced next month.

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi in scrapping Māori Health Authority
Lady Tureiti Moxon: 'The process was driven by a political and racist agenda.'

Join the journey: Whangaroa Papa Hapū calls for input on Treaty claims
The group invites descendants to discuss the draft mandate at hui.

Opinion: How Treaty Principles Bill has the potential to honour Te Tiriti’s promises
OPINION: New Zealand can build a more inclusive and principled national identity.

Treaty lawyer designs template to kill Act's Treaty bill
Lawyer donates template to help halt Act's Treaty bill