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February 18, 2025 | News
Cook Islands-China deal sparks public outcry and confussion
A prominent Cook Islands broadcaster says the recently signed comprehensive strategic partnership with China has divided communities back home.
March 13, 2026
August 29, 2024 | News
Sovereignty acknowledged in treaty settlements
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the assertion Māori did not cede sovereignty has been well acknowledged in the treaty settlement process.
August 28, 2024 | News
Socvereignty debate a distraction from economic issues says Jones
New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones says he can't understand why Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has allowed himself to be drawn into a debate on whether Māori ceded sovereignty.
August 23, 2024 | News
PM fails treaty pop quiz
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Māori ceded sovereignty.
October 30, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Margaret Mutu | He Whakaputanga Academic
The first founding document of Aotearoa, He Whakaputanga o Te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni, was signed 188 years ago.
September 12, 2022 | News
Yawn factor counts against royal ruction
Former MP Shane Jones doesn’t see any appetite among New Zealanders to change constitutional arrangements with the death of Queen […]
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