Trick or Treaty? Indigenous rights, referendums and the Treaty of Waitangi

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The 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.

The recent Australian voice-to-parliament referendum serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the precarious nature of safeguarding indigenous rights when subject to majority decision-making.

In an exploration of this critical issue, Mata speaks with prominent indigenous advocates, academics and treaty experts to uncover the motivations behind any potential erosion of Māori rights in Aotearoa.

Update: Atlas Network says it does not oppose climate policy or indigenous land rights.

Correction: David Seymour did not attend Lord Hannan's event while he was in New Zealand. David Seymour attended a dinner with Lord Hannan.

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