The NZ government is quietly removing or revising references to Treaty of Waitangi principles in 23 pieces of legislation, citing a need for clarity and legal certainty, though critics warn this could deepen Māori-Crown tensions and lead to legal challenges.
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The government has quietly agreed to repeal several references to treaty principles within laws. The move, which wasn't publicly announced, follows a coalition agreement to review treaty provisions across 23 pieces of legislation. Ministers argue the changes will bring greater clarity and consistency, but critics warn it could strain Māori-Crown relationships even further and and could trigger legal challenges. So what does that all mean? And does it echo the deeply controversial treaty principles bill in any way? Today on the front page, NZ Herald chief political reporter Jamie Ensor is with us to break it all down.
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