Wellington mayor and submitters voice concerns over Treaty Principles Bill

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesTuesday 25 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warned that the Treaty Principles Bill could create uncertainty for local government. Meanwhile, Sharon Hawke, representing Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, argued the bill would undermine the partnership between the Crown and Māori during parliamentary hearings.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 25 Feb 2025, 3:36pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Treaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impact as submitters call for apology (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Treaty Principles Bill 'pollutes' the idea of a future together - submission (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Bill will 'whitewash' Crown and Māori partnership: submission (opens in new tab)