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When does protest become art? Defacing an English version of the Treaty of Waitangi
The activists who defaced an English version of Ti Tiriti o Waitangi at Te Papa last year planned their actions very carefully, says Cally O’Neill from the social justice action group Te Waka… Audio
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Repeal, disestablish, abolish - what's the plan for Māori?
There's growing fear and anger from Māori over moves by the coalition government to revisit the rules around the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
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National undecided on ACT's four-year term legislation
The party says it has no position on a longer term, despite committing to introduce legislation on it.
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Mata Reports: Episode 5 - Trick or Treaty
Audio 28 Jan 2024The fate of the Treaty of Waitangi is teetering on the brink of a popular vote, as the new coalition government pledges to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill, potentially triggering a referendum. Video, Audio
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Pacific Predictions: A look ahead at 2024
Analysis - The new year holds both challenges and opportunities for the Pacific islands region, writes Tess Newton Cain.
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'Our founding document': Willis on Seymour's Treaty remarks
"The question then becomes well, what does partnership mean?" the finance minister told RNZ's First Up. Audio
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Coalition government 'committed to misreading' the relationship between Māori and Crown - Treaty expert
Lawyer Dayle Takitimu says there needs to be a clarification about Māori rights under the Treaty, not a debate. Audio
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Treaty Principles bill 'unhelpful and divisive' - Tama Potaka
The Māori Development Minister says a historic hui was positive and constructive, and National would not support ACT's push for a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
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'The wairua brought them'
Analysis - RNZ contributor Mihingarangi Forbes reflects on the highlights and historic discussions from the weekend's 12,000-strong hui in Ngaaruawaahia.
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Opposition parties urge Christopher Luxon to shut down Treaty Principles bill
Opposition parties have seized on a leaked ministerial memo about the government's proposed Treaty Principles bill, saying the prime minister should put a stop to it.
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Vanuatu govt plans to hold referendum on political parties legislation in June
Vanuatu's prime minister says he expects a referendum on the proposed Political Parties Registration Act will be held in June.
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Electoral review head criticises refusal to let prisoners vote
The head of the Independent Electoral Review panel says a ban on voting for prisoners is inherently unfair. Audio
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Minister defends dismissing electoral review recommendations
The final report from the Independent Electoral Review is out, and the Government has already dismissed some of its key recommendations.
The report contained more than 140 recommendations with the… Audio
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Government rejects four voting changes as review lands
The justice minister has immediately ruled out several reforms suggested in an electoral review set up by the last government.
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Thousands of photos of leading Māori saved from US landfill
National Library has acquired parts of the former Fairfax image archive, which spans over 100 years of NZ history.
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Australia puts monarchy referendum on ice
The longstanding policy of Australia's Prime Minister is now "not a priority" .
- Pacific news in brief for January 6
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2023 in review - RNZ Pacific looks back at the year's biggest regional stories.
RNZ Pacific has covered stories on a diverse range of topics this year.
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Year in Politics: The year of three prime ministers and a swing to the right
Analysis - Three prime ministers and two radically different governments - 2023 saw changes that sent New Zealand into a new era of right-wing conservatism driven by the first three-party coalition.
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Bougainville wants a 'working' moderator to solve impasse with PNG
Bougainville is suggesting a moderator with the resources to be pro-active be sought to solve an impasse with the Papua New Guinea government over its independence issues.
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This year's big stories point to next year's debates
Race, political influence and the unfinished job of tackling Aotearoa's biggest climate change problem.
- Pacific news in brief for December 28
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Assemble, citizens: The old form of democracy that's making a comeback
With debates over Aotearoa's future already proving divisive, is there a better way to resolve our most polarising issues?
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Fluoride fracas flares up again in Whangārei
The latest bid to pause fluoridation in Whangārei's water supply has failed after a heated council debate.
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Bougainville wants a 'working' moderator to solve PNG impasse
Audio 23 Dec 2023Papua New Guinea Government failed to table the Bougainville independence referendum, the government in Buka wants to go forward with its idea for a moderator to solve the negotiation impasse. Audio