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MP Advocates Treaty Accountability with New Members’ Bill

10/25/2025

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Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, the Hauraki-Waikato Member of Parliament (MP), has gained Labour and Green backing for her Members’ Bill.
The bill would require all Members of Parliament to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Maipi-Clarke says the measure addresses a constitutional gap and is a first step toward reform and accountability.
She notes ongoing Maori challenges in Parliament and says unity grounded in the Treaty is needed as caucus discussions continue.

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Story summary

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, the Hauraki-Waikato Member of Parliament (MP), has gained Labour and Green backing for her Members’ Bill.
The bill would require all Members of Parliament to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Maipi-Clarke says the measure addresses a constitutional gap and is a first step toward reform and accountability.
She notes ongoing Maori challenges in Parliament and says unity grounded in the Treaty is needed as caucus discussions continue.