A critical commentary alleging that National Party's recent attempts to amend Treaty of Waitangi provisions without public consultation or referendum represent a continuation of racist and unconstitutional practices, undermining the foundational legitimacy of the state in Aotearo
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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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