New Zealand parliament debates controversial bill as protesters …
23 hours ago · New Zealand's parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday after Maori members staged a haka to disrupt the vote on a contentious bill that would reinterpret a 184-year-old treaty between the ...
Maori haka in NZ parliament to protest at bill to reinterpret …
19 hours ago · BBC News. 1 hour ago. New Zealand's parliament was brought to a temporary halt by MPs performing a haka, amid anger over a controversial bill seeking to reinterpret the country's founding treaty ...
The Treaty Principles Bill has been released: Here's what's in it
Nov 6, 2024 · The principles set out in the bill as introduced are: Principle 1: The Executive Government of New Zealand has full power to govern, and the Parliament of New Zealand has full power to make laws, (a) in the best interests of everyone; and (b) in accordance with the rule of law and the maintenance of a free and democratic society.; Principle 2: (1) The Crown recognises, and will respect and ...
Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand’s parliament …
8 hours ago · WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected on Thursday when dramatic political theater erupted over a controversial proposed law ...
Treaty Principles Bill - Wikipedia
The Treaty Principles Bill, or the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill, is a bill by David Seymour and ACT New Zealand. It aims to define the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. As part of its coalition agreement with ACT, the incumbent National Party does not support a referendum on the issue but has agreed to support the legislation ...
New Zealand lawmakers use haka to protest controversial bill
10 hours ago · A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers were ejected on Thursday when a ringing haka began – a rhythmic Māori chant of challenge – over a controversial bill redefining the country’s founding agreement …
New Zealand's government introduces bill to reinterpret …
Nov 7, 2024 · New Zealand's centre-right government on Thursday introduced a bill aimed at reinterpreting the country's founding agreement, triggering protests by Indigenous Maori groups who said it would ...
Bills and Laws - New Zealand Parliament
See what bills have been initiated by the current New Zealand Parliament. You'll also see which bills were reinstated after lapsing at the end of the previous Parliament. Read more. Learn more about New Zealand's proposed laws and what they mean for you.
Parliament Bill - New Zealand Parliament
Parliament Bill. The Parliament Bill seeks to combine the Acts that set out the arrangements for Parliament into one single Act. Find out more about the Parliament Bill here.
New Zealand Parliament suspended after haka protest
1 day ago · New Zealand Parliament was suspended on Thursday after a group of Māori MPs began a haka in protest over a contentious bill. The bill to reinterpret a 184-year-old treaty between the British and ...