Summarised by Centrist
The Justice Committee is accepting public submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, which seeks to define the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in legislation. Submissions must exclude offensive language, as per parliamentary rules.
The bill, backed by ACT leader David Seymour, passed its first reading, sparking a haka in Parliament. Opposed by National and NZ First, it faces strong public resistance, including a petition with over 216,000 signatures. Submissions close on January 7, 2025.
