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Honouring the Treaty would have helped avoid today's debate

ANALYSIS: The Crown has repeatedly breached the Treaty of Waitangi since it was signed in 1840.

WATCH: NBR political editor Brent Edwards speaks with Jonathan Mitchell.

Brent Edwards Thu, 06 Feb 2025

The Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill has cast a shadow over Waitangi Day celebrations today, even though the legislation will be defeated when it comes back to Parliament for its next vote.

The contentious legislation was likely the reason that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chose not to

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