Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 29, 2018 18:14:25 GMT 12
WORKING TO PUT THINGS RIGHT: SETTLING TREATY OF WAITANGI CLAIMS
For many years, Parliament has been working with successive governments to improve Crown–Māori relations by putting Treaty of Waitangi settlements into law.
Parliament is known for its combative debates across the floor of the Debating Chamber. But when it comes to settling a Treaty of Waitangi claim, Parliament generally sets differences aside and votes unitedly to improve Crown–Māori relations.
The third reading of a Treaty settlement bill often takes place in a festive atmosphere, making it a highlight in the parliamentary calendar.
YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
At two points in the bill’s progress, there’s a chance for claimant groups, stakeholders, and interested members of the public to be involved:
** At the select committee stage, the Māori Affairs Committee normally invites people to make a submission about the bill. It holds public hearings to listen to submitters’ views in person. The committee then reports back to Parliament with any recommendations for amending the legislation.
** The third reading is when Parliament officially passes the legislation. It’s an important, historic event, and members of the claimant group and the public can go to Parliament to watch this happen.
Arrangements can be made to reserve seats in Parliament’s public gallery, and to sing waiata at the end of the third reading (you’ll need to contact the Speaker’s Office).....
www.parliament.nz/en/get-involved/features/working-to-put-things-right-settling-treaty-of-waitangi-claims/
For many years, Parliament has been working with successive governments to improve Crown–Māori relations by putting Treaty of Waitangi settlements into law.
Parliament is known for its combative debates across the floor of the Debating Chamber. But when it comes to settling a Treaty of Waitangi claim, Parliament generally sets differences aside and votes unitedly to improve Crown–Māori relations.
The third reading of a Treaty settlement bill often takes place in a festive atmosphere, making it a highlight in the parliamentary calendar.
YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
At two points in the bill’s progress, there’s a chance for claimant groups, stakeholders, and interested members of the public to be involved:
** At the select committee stage, the Māori Affairs Committee normally invites people to make a submission about the bill. It holds public hearings to listen to submitters’ views in person. The committee then reports back to Parliament with any recommendations for amending the legislation.
** The third reading is when Parliament officially passes the legislation. It’s an important, historic event, and members of the claimant group and the public can go to Parliament to watch this happen.
Arrangements can be made to reserve seats in Parliament’s public gallery, and to sing waiata at the end of the third reading (you’ll need to contact the Speaker’s Office).....
www.parliament.nz/en/get-involved/features/working-to-put-things-right-settling-treaty-of-waitangi-claims/