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ACT Bill Sparks Outcry Over Maori Rights Concerns

5/17/2025

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The ACT Party's Regulatory Standards Bill is stirring controversy, with critics warning it threatens Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Maori rights. An urgent inquiry by the Waitangi Tribunal has drawn over 18,000 claimants voicing their concerns about insufficient consultation and potential constitutional dangers. Meanwhile, David Seymour champions the bill as a necessary step to streamline regulation.

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Story summary

The ACT Party's Regulatory Standards Bill is stirring controversy, with critics warning it threatens Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Maori rights. An urgent inquiry by the Waitangi Tribunal has drawn over 18,000 claimants voicing their concerns about insufficient consultation and potential constitutional dangers. Meanwhile, David Seymour champions the bill as a necessary step to streamline regulation.