My submission opposing the Regulatory Standards Bill
To the Honorable Speaker and Members of Parliament. This submission outlines our strong opposition to the Regulatory Standards Bill. TWH Consultants fully oppose the Regulatory Standards Bill for…
Dr Rawiri Waretini-Karena
Ngāti Māhanga, Ngāti Māhuta, Ngāti Apakura, Ngāti Hinetuu, Ngāti Kaahu, Ngāti Hine-
Lecturer, Educator, Independent researcher.
Bot or Not? The Regulatory Standards Bill and the Fight for Public Voice
Introduction: The recent debate surrounding New Zealand’s Regulatory Standards Bill has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with accusations of mass bot-generated submissions adding fuel to the flames. ACT…
Suspension of Te Pāti Māori MPs: A Nation Divided
Introduction: The recent 21-day suspension of several Te Pāti Māori members of Parliament, alongside a 7-day suspension for Hana Raawhiti-Maipi-Clarke, has ignited a firestorm of debate across New…
The New Zealand Regulatory Standards Bill: A Critical Analysis of its Potential Impact on Māori
The New Zealand Regulatory Standards Bill, while aiming for streamlined regulation, has sparked significant debate regarding its potential impact on Māori rights and interests. Concerns exist that the…
A Coalition Government’s Unprecedented Punishment
The recent suspensions of Te Pati Māori MPs from Parliament, including a 21-day suspension for Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa- Packer alongside a 7-day suspension for Hana Raawhiti-Maipi-Clarke…
Government’s Proposed ECE Changes Spark Controversy: Prioritizing Profit Over Cultural Identity?
The New Zealand government’s plan to remove legal requirements for early childhood education (ECE) centres to acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua and incorporate Te Tiriti o Waitangi into…
A Chilling Assault on Democracy: The Erosion of Prisoner Voting Rights in New Zealand
The recent government decision to revoke the voting rights of prisoners serving sentences of up to three years marks a dangerous erosion of democratic principles in New Zealand.…
Implications of the Treaty Principles Bill’s Defeat for Māori and the General Public
The resounding defeat of the Treaty Principles Bill, with 90% of voters rejecting David Seymour’s proposed changes and only 8% supporting them, has significant and far-reaching consequences for…
Act Party Under Scrutiny: Seymour’s Intervention and Allegations of Internal Turmoil
Introduction: David Seymour, leader of the ACT Party and soon to take over the role of as Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, finds himself at the center…
David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill: Regurgitating old policies or Strategic Political Maneuvering?
Introduction: David Seymour, leader of the ACT Party, has recently championed the Treaty Principles Bill, positioning it as a key element of his party’s platform. However, a closer…