Descendants of Treaty of Waitangi translators oppose Treaty Principles Bill
Thursday 9 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Morning Report, Waitangi Tribunal
A group of 165 descendants of the Williams brothers have submitted against the Treaty Principles Bill. One descendant of an original translator stated that the guarantees of the Treaty have not been honoured. The group expressed concern regarding the bill's implications for the nation's future.
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