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The history of The Treaty Principles
Audio 12 Sep 2024The Treaty Principles Bill, sponsored by the ACT Party, will soon be introduced into Parliament. We all know about the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi, but what are the principles? It's time… Audio
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Māori health leaders demand government kill Treaty Principles Bill
Māori health leaders are calling on the government to scrap the Treaty Principles Bill, fearing it will lead to even less equitable healthcare.
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 September
On today's episode, ACT Party leader David Seymour is dismissing analysis from the Council of Trade Unions suggesting it will cost at least $4 million to progress the Treaty Principles Bill to a… Audio
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Seymour disputes $4m price tag on doomed Treaty bill
A union economist says it's an 'extremely conservative' estimate, but ACT's leader says the numbers are fabricated. Audio
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David Seymour dismisses costs of progressing Treaty Principles Bill
ACT Party leader David Seymour is dismissing analysis from the Council of Trade Unions suggesting it will cost at least $4 million to progress the Treaty Principles Bill to a second reading. ACT Party… Audio
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CTU estimates cost of Treaty Principles Bill would be at least $4 million
A conservative estimate suggests it will cost at least $4 million to progress the controversial Treaty Principles Bill to a second reading at Parliament. CTU economist Craig Renney spoke to Corin… Audio
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Treaty Principles Bill could cause social division - officials
Officials have warned the Treaty Principles Bill could cause social division - and that it relies on an unusual reading of the document which is not based on evidence. Despite that, the Coalition laid… Audio
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Officials warned government against Treaty Principles Bill
The Ministry of Justice told the coalition the bill isn't "grounded in the Treaty" and isn't supported by evidence.
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Oral Questions for 11 September 2024
TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister of Finance: What is the Government's revenue strategy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? KATIE… Audio
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Treaty Principles Bill to spend 6 months at select committee
The debate over the Treaty Principles Bill will go on until at least the middle of next year with ACT confirming the legislation will spend six months at select committee. Political reporter Lillian… Audio
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Treaty Principles Bill to go through six-month select committee process
That will take the ACT-led debate past Rātana celebrations and Waitangi Day next year - when the government will likely be challenged again on the issue.
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Shane Reti concerned about tone Treaty debate will take
The health minister is worried about the tone and nature it might take in coming months as the controversial Treaty Principles Bill heads to Parliament.
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Live: Reti worried about tone of coming Treaty bill debate
National and New Zealand First have only committed to supporting at first reading, through to select committee.
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How the Treaty 'principles' evolved and why they don't stand up to scrutiny
Analysis: The debate has exposed deep ignorance, among political leaders and others about te Tiriti.
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Treaty Principles Bill now includes mention of hapu and iwi
The ACT Party's contentious Treaty Principles Bill will now include specific mention of hapu and iwi. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Treaty Principles Bill to now include specific mention of hapū and iwi
Cabinet has agreed on the outline of the Treaty Principles Bill that will be introduced to Parliament, with a change to include specific acknowledgement of the rights of hapū and iwi. Audio
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David Seymour on his Treaty Principles Bill
ACT leader David Seymour, hopes the specific mention hapū and iwi in his Treaty Principles Bill will go some way to quell what he calls "some of the more extreme concerns" about the legislation. David… Audio
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Willis: Treaty Principles Bill discussed in Cabinet
Every week, Nathan is joined by Finance Minister Nicola Willis to discuss the week in politics - this week is no exception Audio
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Luxon admits he has not yet seen draft Treaty Principles Bill
The Prime Minister says ACT leader David Seymour will have more to say on the Bill soon.
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The Panel with Wendyl Nissen and Conor English (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Wendyl Nissen and Conor English discuss the collision of religion and politics over the Treaty Principles Bill, and the rich listers who want a… Audio
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Cabinet ministers deliberate Treaty Principles Bill
The Treaty Principles Bill is back in the spotlight - if it ever left - with Cabinet ministers today discussing, debating and deliberating the legislation. It comes as a group of more than 400 church… Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 September 2024
On today's episode, police are investigating an email that was sent to staff at a Muslim primary school in Auckland, prompting the school and several others to close or restrict access, the Treaty… Audio
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Treaty Principals Bill to be considered by cabinet
The Treaty Principles Bill, which proposes to redefine how Te Tiriti o Waitangi is interpreted in the courts and laws of Aotearoa will be considered by Cabinet on Monday. Rueben Taipari was one of the… Audio
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Seymour hits out at church leaders over Treaty bill
The ACT leader says churches are abandoning their core beliefs, after 400 Christian leaders condemned his controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
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Treaty Principles Bill going to Cabinet today
The move comes after months of criticism of the Bill, which seeks to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
