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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 30, 2024 3:55:22 GMT 12
ACT LEADER DAVID SEYMOUR EXPECTS WAITANGI EVENTS WILL BE 'TENSE'ACT leader David Seymour says he expects Waitangi commemorations will be "more tense" than usual this year. Seymour is the architect of the Treaty Principles Bill that proposes to rewrite the treaty principles before putting them to a public vote. The legislation is staunchly opposed by many Māori leaders, who have warned the government communities will mobilise if the treaty is altered..... www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/507802/act-leader-david-seymour-expects-waitangi-events-will-be-tenseSHANE JONES WELCOMES DEBATE ON DIRECTION OF TE TIRITINZ First deputy leader Shane Jones has welcomed debate on the direction of the Treaty of Waitangi. His comments come only a week from this year's Waitangi Day commemorations, which ACT leader David Seymour says he expects to be 'more tense' than usual. Coalition government policies pertaining to the Treaty of Waitangi and Māori language have been staunchly opposed by Māori leaders across the country..... www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018923792/shane-jones-welcomes-debate-on-direction-of-te-tiriti
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