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 bill,... Read more »
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 for... Read more »
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 their... Read more »
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. While... Read more »
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 Māori... Read more »
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 of... Read more »
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 examination... Read more »
Introduction: The recent conviction of Tim Jago, former president of the ACT Party, on multiple charges of sexual assault, has cast a long shadow over the party and raised... Read more »
The current economic downturn has sparked intense debate, with accusations swirling around the government’s potential role in orchestrating the crisis to pave the way for privatization. While no concrete... Read more »
Introduction: The Treaty Principles Bill, currently undergoing parliamentary select committee hearings, is facing a barrage of criticism from historians, legal experts, academics, and organizations nationwide. The hearings have highlighted... Read more »