It commits to give equal enjoyment of the same fundamental human rights to every single New Zealander. Committing to protecting the rights of everyone sounds great but is nothing more than what existing law achieves. Check out the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or the Human Rights Act 1993 if you need confirmation. And te Tiriti is clearly not a partnership between races. As the Waitangi Tribunal has found if enacted his bill would be “the worst, most comprehensive breach of the Treaty / te Tiriti in modern times.

Source: Stuff November 19, 2024 11:26 UTC