Waitangi Tribunal and Treaty policy debate

The story so far

ACT released its constitutional policy, titled One Law for All with One Future Together, which aims to reinforce Parliament's authority, protect property rights and limit judicial interpretations.^{23 Aug} The policy follows the party's failed Treaty Principles Bill but does not include the earlier referendum proposal.^{23 Aug} ACT then said it would disestablish the Waitangi Tribunal once all remaining historical Treaty claims are completed, ending its contemporary jurisdiction and its power to examine current government policies.^{10 Sep} NZ First went further, pledging to abolish the tribunal within 100 days of forming a new government and replace it with a temporary commission to finish historical claims made before 2008.^{26 Sep}

Latest

NZ First leader Winston Peters described the current tribunal as a "make-work industry".^{26 Sep} Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called the NZ First proposal a legitimate question.^{28 Sep}

Key moments

1. 23 AugACT releases its One Law for All constitutional policy, without a referendum.
2. 10 SepACT proposes disestablishing the Waitangi Tribunal once historical claims are settled.
3. 26 SepNZ First pledges to abolish the tribunal within 100 days of forming government.
4. 28 SepLuxon calls NZ First's tribunal proposal a legitimate question.

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