Te Pāti Māori proposes binding Te Tiriti through constitutional reform

Tuesday 1 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 1 Sep, 2:02pm

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Waitangi Tribunal

Te Pāti Māori has unveiled a policy to entrench Te Tiriti o Waitangi into lawmaking. The proposal includes establishing an independent Te Tiriti Commission with the power to investigate breaches and stall Government bills. The party also aims for a complete constitutional overhaul by 2040.

How they headlined it

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 1 Sep, 11:46am

   Te Pāti Māori unveils policy to make Te Tiriti binding for Crown (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 1 Sep, 2:02pm

   Te Pāti Māori says major constitutional reform a ‘bottom line’ for coalition deals (opens in new tab)