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Laura Walters
Verified
Political Editor, Newsroom New Zealand
Wellington
Beats
social issuesNew Zealand politics climate change
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By Laura Walters Verified| Newsroom New Zealand Verified The Government is queuing up a series of policies that seek to change the place of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in modern-day Aotearoa. First up: a wholesale review of Treaty of Waitangi provision clauses in existing laws. On Thursday afternoon, Parliament voted down the high-profile Treaty Principles Bill, with only the Act Party voting in favour of the proposed legislation that aimed to use legislation to entrench a new definition of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Already have an account?
By Laura Walters Verified| Newsroom New Zealand Verified A review of the Waitangi Tribunal’s strategic direction is calling for a law change to allow for more panel members, as the tribunal faces an increased workload thanks to a slew of urgent and long-running kaupapa inquiries. The group reviewing the Waitangi Tribunal’s strategic direction and performance during the past decade is asking for the Government to change the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 to increase the cap on tribunal members from 20 to 25. Already have an account?
By Laura Walters Verified| Newsroom New Zealand Verified The Government is queuing up a series of policies that seek to change the place of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in modern-day Aotearoa. First up: a wholesale review of Treaty of Waitangi provision clauses in existing laws. On Thursday afternoon, Parliament voted down the high-profile Treaty Principles Bill, with only the Act Party voting in favour of the proposed legislation that aimed to use legislation to entrench a new definition of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Already have an account?
Company Info
Newsroom New Zealand
Newsroom NZ is a New Zealand-based online news publication established in March 2017 by experienced journalists Tim Murphy and Mark Jennings. The publication focuses on political reporting, current affairs, and social issues, primarily targeting a New Zealand audience. The company offers a subscription service called Newsroom Pro, which provides in-depth political and parliamentary reporting. Additionally, it features free articles covering national politics, social issues, and investigative journalism. Newsroom NZ also produces multimedia content, including online articles. The company operates from Wellington and employs around 34 staff members based in Auckland.
Auckland, New Zealand
Founded: 2016