David Seymour on the coalition's first year in power
Adam Pearse and Claire Trevett interview Act leader David Seymour on the coalition's first year in power. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Louisa Wall says TJ Perenara’s Treaty statement was censored
Wall said it was a powerful last haka and people should be 'incredibly proud'.
PM on working with Peters and Seymour and why ‘coalition of chaos’ defied critics
Luxon on the first year of his Government and how his relationship with co-leaders differs.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We're having the Treaty debate - it’s either hysterical, or adult
OPINION: Labour also needs a cup of tea and lie down to calm their nerves.
Letters: House haka was boisterous but dignified
OPINION: 'Please fix both these major driving problems this year.'
Seymour refuses to ‘bow down’ to his hapū leaders over Treaty Principles Bill
'He has disregarded our voice and continued with this divisive kaupapa.'
Seymour takes swing at 'out-of-date' election system
Act leader speaks out as key people to help decide new electoral boundaries revealed.
Audrey Young: Shallow takes on Treaty hīkoi underestimate its power
OPINION: Change is coming – whether critics like it or not.
Letters: PM must show strong leadership on Treaty bill
OPINION: 'Should [PM] kill the bill now or endure six months of divisive discussion?'
NZ ‘not at risk of civil war’, Luxon declares after protest, immense opposition to Treaty Principles Bill
He's called some "inflammatory language".
'Kill the bill, kill the bill': Seymour walks out, waves to protesters, leaves
Act leader walked out of the Beehive for a brief appearance.
Willie Jackson: 'Nonsense' - this hīkoi is not just a Māori Party protest
OPINION: Everyone, from Labour, the Greens, the unions and every demographic represented.
Simon Wilson: Why the Solicitor-General should resign and the PM should scrap Act's Treaty bill
OPINION: Principles? How about we see some in the abuse-in-care response and Treaty bill?
PM still ‘considering options to engage’ hīkoi on eve of massive Parliament protest
Tens of thousands are expected to march on Parliament.
Seymour criticises Maipi-Clarke's haka at Parliament
The Act Leader says the haka 'was designed to get in other people's faces'.
Anaru Eketone: Why do we have to wait six months to kill Treaty bill?
OPINION: Why wait half a year for a bill which is going nowhere?
Charter school provider has 'significant concerns' about application process
Announcements about the first new schools are expected next month.
'Haughtiness and bitterness': Seymour slates critics of Treaty Principles Bill
Former PM Dame Jenny Shipley claimed Seymour was 'inviting civil war'.
Editorial: Wellington braces for the unknown as protesters spend day preparing
OPINION: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has been peaceful, but the Parliament haka changed things.
Letters: Who wins in divisive Treaty debate? Is Parliament haka brave or intimidating?
OPINION: 'Is it now time for our Parliament to accept the occasional haka?'
Up to 30,000 expected: Hīkoi numbers could dwarf 2022 Parliament protest
The hīkoi is expected to be on the scale of the seabed and foreshore hīkoi 20 years ago.
SH1 blocked in both directions as hīkoi protest heads towards Parliament
Up to 30,000 protesters are expected to descend on Parliament on Tuesday.
Seymour's allegations around students taking part in hīkoi 'inflammatory'
Some schools endorse the hīkoi, flouting rules on political neutrality, Act's leader says.
Shane Te Pou: 'Cowardly' Luxon outplayed by Act on Treaty bill
OPINION: The PM made the decisions that have caused so much fear and hurt.
Treaty Principles Bill ‘inviting civil war’, former PM says
'I would fight against it. Māori have every reason to fight against it.'
Treaty Principles Bill vote: How the fiery debate led to MP being suspended, another kicked out
A heated session in Parliament took a sudden turn.
Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruption
The House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.
Seymour responds to Luxons statement
Act leader David Seymour responds the Prime Minister's statement that the Treaty Principles Bill is simplistic. Video / Mark Mitchell
Audrey Young: KC smackdown – top barristers join Treaty bill backlash
OPINION: Protesters have some heavyweight legal experts on their side.
'Very simplistic': Luxon pushes back against Seymour ahead of Treaty Principles Bill vote
The contentious bill will have its first reading in Parliament this afternoon.
Hīkoi continues south ahead of Treaty Principles Bill vote
Police say 5000 people crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge on journey to Wellington.
Treaty Principles Bill: Why David Seymour might want it to fail
The bill's first debate is set for today but Act may be eyeing the 2026 election.
Letters: Abuse survivors deserve more than just money
OPINION: 'A fundamental question [about abuse in state care] remains largely unspoken.'
Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris leads Hīkoi in Dunedin
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti is being supported nationwide, with Dunedin also doing its part to protest. Video / Takuta Ferris