Treaty Principals Bill

[C_T_Russell]

Always nice to see honesty from unapologetic sceptics, lol...

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Not even sure whats so divisive about it, there is nothing in this bill that takes away rights from anyone.
If anything, it should be a good thing for Maori, as it for once will recognize the treaty at face value, rather than many of its many interpretations to suit different agendas over the years.
The treaty ensures equal treatment for everybody and thats what the point is of this bill.

ACT have now created a new website to address the concerns, due to the media spreading misinformation.

You can check it out here at www.treaty.nz

The idea that a bunch of politicians can redefine the terms of an ancient document that founded this nation doesn't bother you at all? What other history would you like rewritten, universal sufferage maybe? Child labour law?

After all, if fair pay legislation - you know, the stuff about paying people fairly - can be chucked out by politicians, I guess anything is fair game...

That's the whole point of this bill.
The treaty has been rewritten over the years and now we face issues where you receive special benefits if you are "maori"
So if your, great,great,great,great grandfather was maori or part maori, you get handouts.
Welfare should be based on need, not race.

If you identify as maori, you can get free school uniforms and dental care, etc while a pakeha family can't who is in more genuine need for example, how is any of that fair?