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March 26, 2025 | News
Representation Commission Announces Māori Seat Boundary Changes
Electoral Commission, Māori seats, boundary changes, Ikaroa-Rāwhiti, South Auckland, public submissions, West Auckland, 2026 elections
March 13, 2026
March 25, 2025 | Featured News
Electoral Commission Announces Boundary Changes
The Māori seat of Te Tai Tonga has lost part of its northern boundary to Ikaroa-Rāwhiti in the latest electoral boundary restructuring ahead of the 2026 elections.
December 18, 2024 | News
New Zealand at constitutional crossroads, bills proposed
A Pākehā reo Māori translator says New Zealand is at a constitutional crossroads, with two bills—the Treaty Principles Bill and the Regulatory Standards Bill—signalling a profound shift in direction.
December 5, 2024 | News
Ex-Human Rights Commissioner slams Treaty Principles Bill
A former Race Relations Commissioner says the Treaty Principles Bill seeks to unravel 50 years of progress regarding the Treaty in modern Aotearoa and the global advancement of Indigenous rights.
November 20, 2024 | News
As Treaty Bill sparks debate, submissions open
The Justice Select Committee is inviting public submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, with a deadline of Tuesday, 7 January 2025.
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