The Treaty Principles Bill, introduced by the Act party, seeks to reshape the interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi, which safeguards Maori rights and identities.
If those principles are redefined and significantly weakened, there will be fewer legal mechanisms for Maori to have their rights recognized and upheld.
Over 50 years, lawmakers and the Waitangi Tribunal have aimed to reflect the treaty's wider intention to define its principles, which are meant to be flexible.
The principles have historically been pivotal in advancing Maori rights, including efforts to revitalize the Maori language and support Maori health outcomes.
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