Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 21, 2024 4:52:18 GMT 12
T H writes > TODAY, ARGUING OVER WHAT THE TREATY SAYS OR DOESN’T SAY, IS A WASTE OF TIME
The 1835 Declaration of Independence and 1840 Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti), while crucial stepping stones in New Zealand’s journey to democracy are historic documents, they were superceded when NZ moved to democracy by way of the 1852 Constitution Act
The Treaty superseded the Declaration of Independence by cessation, in turn the 1852 Constitution Act, which granted self-government to the colony of New Zealand and substantiated sovereignty, superseded the Treaty of Waitangi by democracy
The 1852 Act established:
1. A bicameral general assembly consisting of the governor, a legislative council, and a house of representatives;
2. An executive council, nominally appointed by the governor;
3. Division of New Zealand into six provinces that had the authority to pass provincial legislation.
The 1835 Declaration of Independence and 1840 Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti), while crucial stepping stones in New Zealand’s journey to democracy are historic documents, they were superceded when NZ moved to democracy by way of the 1852 Constitution Act
The Treaty superseded the Declaration of Independence by cessation, in turn the 1852 Constitution Act, which granted self-government to the colony of New Zealand and substantiated sovereignty, superseded the Treaty of Waitangi by democracy
The 1852 Act established:
1. A bicameral general assembly consisting of the governor, a legislative council, and a house of representatives;
2. An executive council, nominally appointed by the governor;
3. Division of New Zealand into six provinces that had the authority to pass provincial legislation.
