PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS ON THE TREATY PRINCIPLES BILL NOW OPEN
A CALL TO ACTION!
Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a foundational document, signed between two sovereign nations - tangata whenua and the Crown. Over time, due to conflicting translations of the Māori and English texts, guiding principles have been debated and developed by the Waitangi Tribunal, courts, government, and Treaty settlement processes to reflect the intent and spirit of Te Tiriti and The Treaty.
Current Principles Include:
🤝 Partnership
🛡️ Active Protection
⚖️ Equity and Equal Treatment
🔄 Redress
📚 Informed Decision-Making
🌱 Self-Determination
🚀 Right of Development
Now, the proposed Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Act 2024 aims to redefine these principles without consultation with tangata whenua, a key Tiriti partner.
To engage in this critical conversation, Te Hāpai Te Hauora has developed a submission builder tool to help you craft your submission on the Bill.
💻 Get Started Here: https://hapai.co.nz/treaty-principles-bill/
⏰ Submission Deadlines:
Via Te Hāpai Te Hauora website: By 12 PM, Monday, 6 January 2025
Official deadline: By 11:59 PM, Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Your voice matters. Let’s stand for the spirit and intent of Te Tiriti. ✊
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