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Claire Trevett: Luxon pays steep price for Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill
Luxon gave Seymour an inch - he has now suffered for miles.

Simon Wilson: The kōhanga generation comes to Waitangi
ANALYSIS: If we want to close those gaps, we already have a model for how to do it.

Luxon: Why I’m not at Waitangi and why Seymour’s bill won’t become law
OPINION: The Treaty Principles Bill will not become law, ensuring ongoing dialogue.

Shane Jones speaks to media at Waitangi
New Zealand First minister Shane Jones arrives at Waitangi by boat and answers questions from the media. Video / Dean Purcell

Waitangi: It’s all about weaving the song and dance
Goodwill, singing and even dancing have broken out at Waitangi.

Opinion: Why redefining Waitangi Day is crucial for national unity
OPINION: Governor Hobson summed up the Treaty’s intent: 'he tahi tatou' – 'we are one'.

Te Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policy
The co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.

Mexican Ambassador to meet with Winston Peters amid Shane Jones' ‘xenophobic’ comments
The comments from Shane Jones have been deemed 'xenophobic' by the Greens.

Opinion: Why Luxon’s Waitangi no-show matters
Māori still face challenges like language loss and inequitable service access.

Why new Waitangi Tribunal appointments are sparking controversy in Māoridom
New members include Phillip Crump, Tipene Chrisp and Vanessa Eparaima on three-year terms.

Minister overhauls Waitangi Tribunal membership
Eight new members have been appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal.

They lost their land over $221 of unpaid rates – then the new owners gave it back
Documents show a historic pā was taken from Māori in the 1970s for 'European hands'.

'Is this for real?': Honour surprises Ngāi Te Rangi kaumātua
Ihaka has been honoured with an ONZM for services to Māori and governance.

The island that disappeared in Napier: 'They took it'
Taape Tareha dived into hundreds of pages of court notes and found an unusual theft.

Waitangi Tribunal calls on Govt to reconsider Māori health authority after Treaty ‘breaches’
Alternative plans for Māori health are said to be announced next month.

Waitangi Tribunal: Crown breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi in scrapping Māori Health Authority
Lady Tureiti Moxon: 'The process was driven by a political and racist agenda.'

Join the journey: Whangaroa Papa Hapū calls for input on Treaty claims
The group invites descendants to discuss the draft mandate at hui.

Opinion: How Treaty Principles Bill has the potential to honour Te Tiriti’s promises
OPINION: New Zealand can build a more inclusive and principled national identity.

Treaty lawyer designs template to kill Act's Treaty bill
Lawyer donates template to help halt Act's Treaty bill

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?

'Never seen hatred like that before': Barry Soper condemns uproar during Treaty bill reading
Furore the worst seen in more than 40 years of covering Parliament, says broadcaster.