Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 11, 2022 4:18:42 GMT 12
DEMOCRACY OR CO-GOVERNMENT?
“ACT has released another new policy paper, setting out what practical steps we would take to deliver the promise of a modern, multi-ethnic liberal democracy in Government,” says ACT Leader David Seymour.
“Our document explains why that is not only wrong but dangerous. It goes on to outline three changes that a future Government might make. They are
* Interpreting the Treaty properly by passing a Treaty Principles Act through Parliament and putting it to referendum for confirmation by the people.
* Reversing race based policies, such as three waters legislation, a Māori Health authority, and Resource Management law that requires consultation based on race
* Reorienting the public service to target need based on robust data instead of lazy race based targeting.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2210/S00061/democracy-or-co-government.htm
ACT INCREASES 'CO-GOVERNANCE' FOCUS, SAYS TREATY REFERENDUM A 'BOTTOM LINE
ACT leader David Seymour says a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi is a “bottom line” for his party, but its potential coalition partner National isn’t interested.
ACT justice spokesperson Nicole Mckee said an increased focus on Te Tiriti in law was having constitutional ramifications
She proposed the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi be redefined, to be focused on “all New Zealanders”. She said it should include three principles:
* The New Zealand Government has the right to govern New Zealand.
* The New Zealand Government will protect all New Zealanders’ authority over their land and other property
* All New Zealanders are equal under the law, with the same rights and duties.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/130122915/act-increases-cogovernance-focus-says-treaty-referendum-a-bottom-line
“ACT has released another new policy paper, setting out what practical steps we would take to deliver the promise of a modern, multi-ethnic liberal democracy in Government,” says ACT Leader David Seymour.
“Our document explains why that is not only wrong but dangerous. It goes on to outline three changes that a future Government might make. They are
* Interpreting the Treaty properly by passing a Treaty Principles Act through Parliament and putting it to referendum for confirmation by the people.
* Reversing race based policies, such as three waters legislation, a Māori Health authority, and Resource Management law that requires consultation based on race
* Reorienting the public service to target need based on robust data instead of lazy race based targeting.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2210/S00061/democracy-or-co-government.htm
ACT INCREASES 'CO-GOVERNANCE' FOCUS, SAYS TREATY REFERENDUM A 'BOTTOM LINE
ACT leader David Seymour says a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi is a “bottom line” for his party, but its potential coalition partner National isn’t interested.
ACT justice spokesperson Nicole Mckee said an increased focus on Te Tiriti in law was having constitutional ramifications
She proposed the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi be redefined, to be focused on “all New Zealanders”. She said it should include three principles:
* The New Zealand Government has the right to govern New Zealand.
* The New Zealand Government will protect all New Zealanders’ authority over their land and other property
* All New Zealanders are equal under the law, with the same rights and duties.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/130122915/act-increases-cogovernance-focus-says-treaty-referendum-a-bottom-line