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Winston Peters turns 80: Why the Deputy PM is unlikely to quit anytime soon
Peters' birthday is one of the major political moments of the week.
Latest from Treaty Principles Bill
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Seymour to face demise of Treaty Principles Bill without PM or deputy
The second reading of Act's Treaty Principles Bill is this afternoon.
‘Outrageous haste’: Labour criticises Treaty bill process
Labour: “This is an appalling lack of process on a hugely consequential bill."
Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting
The party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over haka
The party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
Tama Potaka changes tune
Tama Potaka changes his tune on being unaware Treaty Principles removed from new Resource Management Act replacement.
‘I’m pragmatic’: Willie Jackson gears up for one of Labour’s biggest jobs
"On my own marae, I have banned [gang] patches for years."
Peeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in Parliament
Henare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.
Treaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme Iti
Select committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.
Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn bill
Dame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ Parliament
‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.
Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.
Treaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impact
Dozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.
Watch - Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Jenny Shipley; haka in the committee room; call for referendum
Bill proposes replacing Treaty principles with three new ones created by Parliament.
Treaty Principles Bill oral submission
Dame Jenny Shipley, haka in the committee room & calls for a referendum.
Treaty Principles Bill submission: Māori tired of constant defence against Govt policy
Potaka: 'I think that I have a lot of aroha for those concerns...'
Treaty Principles Bill creating ’major sense of distrust', 15-year-old says
A range of ages have submitted on the controversial bill.
Treaty Principles Bill: Fears law would place near ‘impossible’ costs on council
Mayor voices opposition as justice committee set to hear 80 hours of oral submissions.
Govt process on Treaty bill ‘fundamentally flawed’, former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer says
The bill proposes replacing existing Treaty principles with three new ones.
Letters: Does NZ need a new Thanksgiving Day holiday?
OPINION: 'New Zealanders have much to be proud of and thankful for.'
We should examine whether privatisation is a good idea
OPINION: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon suggests privatisation is on the cards.
Claire Trevett: Luxon pays steep price for Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill
Luxon gave Seymour an inch - he has now suffered for miles.
Audrey Young: The best thing about Christopher Luxon's absence from Waitangi
OPINION: Luxon's absence shone a light on the best speech about the Treaty in many years.
‘Blindsided’: Behind the haka that divided the All Blacks
TJ Perenara's final haka was preceded by a mihi on the Treaty of Waitangi.
Opinion: Why redefining Waitangi Day is crucial for national unity
OPINION: Governor Hobson summed up the Treaty’s intent: 'he tahi tatou' – 'we are one'.
Te Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policy
The co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.
Ngā Puhi to welcome Te Pāti Māori, Māori Queen ahead of Government pōwhiri
The remaining five political parties will be welcomed tomorrow.
Letters: Wealth and the 'hard work' myth
OPINION: 'To a very large extent, wealth in New Zealand comes from government decisions.'
Simon Wilson: Snapshots from the new New Zealand for Waitangi week
OPINION: The changing face of Aotearoa NZ as we head towards Waitangi Day on Thursday.
Opinion: Why Waitangi Day should unite, not divide
The Treaty Principles Bill has been at the centre of recent protests.
Waitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political return
Davidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.