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New Zealand Parliament Rejects Treaty Principles Bill in Landslide Vote

4/11/2025

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In a decisive blow, New Zealand Parliament rejected the Treaty Principles Bill with a staggering 112 votes against and just 11 in favor. The proposed bill, which sought to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi principles, faced fierce public backlash, garnering over 300,000 submissions. The E tu union rejoiced, underscoring the importance of upholding the Treaty’s original intent.

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Story summary

In a decisive blow, New Zealand Parliament rejected the Treaty Principles Bill with a staggering 112 votes against and just 11 in favor. The proposed bill, which sought to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi principles, faced fierce public backlash, garnering over 300,000 submissions. The E tu union rejoiced, underscoring the importance of upholding the Treaty’s original intent.