Te Pāti Māori to demand new Te Tiriti commissioner at Waitangi

Tuesday 4 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 4 Feb 2025, 5:39pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Marama Davidson, Kīngitanga

Te Pāti Māori has announced a new policy at Waitangi demanding a parliamentary commissioner with the power to audit and overrule legislation violating Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The party co-leaders stated this role would be a bottom line for any potential coalition partners.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 4 Feb 2025, 6:03am

   Waitangi to welcome Te Pāti Māori, Māori Queen ahead of Government pōwhiri (opens in new tab)

   • Waitangi 2025: Te Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner with power to overrule Parliament (opens in new tab) Tue 4 Feb 2025, 2:34pm
2. Waikato Times via The PostTue 4 Feb 2025, 12:51pm

   Waitangi 2025: Kiingitanga to return, led by Māori Queen (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 4 Feb 2025, 5:39pm

   Te Pāti Māori issues coalition ultimatum, naming Treaty Commissioner as a 'bottom line' (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab)