Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 20, 2024 5:07:19 GMT 12
LEAKED MINISTRY DOC WARNS BILL COULD BREAK SPIRIT AND TEXT OF TREATY
A leaked document from the Ministry of Justice warns the Government's proposed Treaty Principles Bill's key points are at odds with what the Treaty of Waitangi actually says.
"The Bill will also change the nature of the principles from reflecting a relationship akin to a partnership between the Crown and Māori to reflecting the relationship the Crown has with all citizens of New Zealand. This is not supported by either the spirit of the Treaty or the text of the Treaty."
The date requested for the introduction of the Bill is May 31, 2024.....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/01/19/leaked-ministry-doc-warns-bill-could-break-spirit-and-text-of-treaty/
A leaked document from the Ministry of Justice warns the Government's proposed Treaty Principles Bill's key points are at odds with what the Treaty of Waitangi actually says.
"The Bill will also change the nature of the principles from reflecting a relationship akin to a partnership between the Crown and Māori to reflecting the relationship the Crown has with all citizens of New Zealand. This is not supported by either the spirit of the Treaty or the text of the Treaty."
The date requested for the introduction of the Bill is May 31, 2024.....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/01/19/leaked-ministry-doc-warns-bill-could-break-spirit-and-text-of-treaty/