Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 24, 2023 13:42:30 GMT 12
Graham Adams: LOOK WHO WANTS TO DEBATE TREATY ISSUES NOW.
Few, however, will be convinced by these novel bursts of enthusiasm for dialogue and official inquiries. It is obvious the dramatic change of stance is solely because David Seymour and Winston Peters have struck fear into the hearts of our elites with their stated aim to reverse the expansion of Treaty principles — including via co-governance and tikanga — into so many areas of law and policy. Faced with the possibility of a referendum, a debate suddenly seems to many of our betters the lesser of two evils.
Although the final shape of the government has not yet been established, the leaders of Act and NZ First are likely to be in a position to deliver at least some configuration of their pledges given they head two of the three parties making up a new National-led government.
Seymour wants a referendum that will endorse a law redefining the Treaty principles much more narrowly than they have been in recent decades, while NZ First’s deputy leader, Shane Jones, said last week there would be a “reset” in Māori policy under the new government. He took aim specifically at the liberal interpretation by the courts and the Waitangi Tribunal of Treaty principles.
In fact, David Seymour wants a comprehensive public debate on the Treaty too — but as part of fashioning a new “Treaty Principles Act” that can then be put to a public vote.....
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2023/11/graham-adams-look-who-wants-to-debate.html
Few, however, will be convinced by these novel bursts of enthusiasm for dialogue and official inquiries. It is obvious the dramatic change of stance is solely because David Seymour and Winston Peters have struck fear into the hearts of our elites with their stated aim to reverse the expansion of Treaty principles — including via co-governance and tikanga — into so many areas of law and policy. Faced with the possibility of a referendum, a debate suddenly seems to many of our betters the lesser of two evils.
Although the final shape of the government has not yet been established, the leaders of Act and NZ First are likely to be in a position to deliver at least some configuration of their pledges given they head two of the three parties making up a new National-led government.
Seymour wants a referendum that will endorse a law redefining the Treaty principles much more narrowly than they have been in recent decades, while NZ First’s deputy leader, Shane Jones, said last week there would be a “reset” in Māori policy under the new government. He took aim specifically at the liberal interpretation by the courts and the Waitangi Tribunal of Treaty principles.
In fact, David Seymour wants a comprehensive public debate on the Treaty too — but as part of fashioning a new “Treaty Principles Act” that can then be put to a public vote.....
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2023/11/graham-adams-look-who-wants-to-debate.html