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Grassroots Movement Fights Against Treaty Removal in Education

11/21/2025

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A Waikato representative described a grassroots movement opposing the removal of Treaty obligations from the Education and Training Act.
The Auckland Primary Principals’ Association, representing 428 principals, says the Treaty is foundational and removal of obligations weakens accountability.
Associate Education Minister David Seymour countered that the government has not banned teaching about the Treaty, emphasizing academic achievement.
Waikato criticized Seymour's remarks as out of touch with schools' realities.

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A Waikato representative described a grassroots movement opposing the removal of Treaty obligations from the Education and Training Act.
The Auckland Primary Principals’ Association, representing 428 principals, says the Treaty is foundational and removal of obligations weakens accountability.
Associate Education Minister David Seymour countered that the government has not banned teaching about the Treaty, emphasizing academic achievement.
Waikato criticized Seymour's remarks as out of touch with schools' realities.