Treaty_Principles_Bill

Treaty Principles Bill

Treaty Principles Bill

Proposed New Zealand bill to enact a referendum

The Treaty Principles Bill is a proposed bill by ACT New Zealand. It aims to redefine the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and then to enrich it into law via a referendum.

As of April 2024, The National Party doesn't support a referendum on the issue.[1]

Treaty Articles

It sets out three articles,[2][3]

Article 1

Māori: kawanatanga katoa o o ratou whenua

The New Zealand Government has the right to govern all New Zealanders

Article 2

Māori: ki nga tangata katoa o Nu Tirani te tino rangatiratanga o o ratou whenua o ratou kainga me o ratou taonga katoa

The New Zealand Government will honour all New Zealanders in the chieftainship of their land and all their property

Article 3

Māori: a ratou nga tikanga katoa rite tahi

All New Zealanders are equal under the law with the same rights and duties

References

  1. [1]
  2. [2]
    "ACT launches Treaty Principles Bill information campaign". RNZ. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  3. [3]
    "Treaty Principles Bill". Retrieved 5 April 2024.
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