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Treaty of Waitangi - Status

ACT The Liberal Party Rodney Hide

Strengthen constitutional framework
Adopt taxpayer bill of rights
Pass regulatory responsibility act
Return to Privy Council
Hold referendum on MMP

Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Metiria Turei

Affirms that Te Tiriti o Waitangi remains a living and fundamental constitutional document.
The indigenous language version of Te Tiriti [is] the legitimate text of an agreement that described the rights and responsibilities of hapu and the Crown.
Acknowledges that the Crown and its representatives have breached, and continue to breach, te Tiriti . We support the resolution of, and restitution for, all outstanding historical and contemporary breaches.
Believes there is a need for an ongoing dialogue grounded in Te Tiriti, both to give effect to the relationship that it enshrines, and to build a high level of awareness among all citizens of the unique role of Te Tiriti in our nation.

New Zealand Labour Party Hon Dr Michael Cullen

Not
set out
on
their
website.

Maori Party Te Ururoa Flavell Establish a Constitutional Commission to begin a constitutional review aimed at, among other things, drafting arrangements that give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi
Appoint, as an Officer of Parliament, a Parliamentary Commissioner for the Treaty to proactively promote the Treaty's commitment to partnership
National Party of New Zealand Christopher Finlayson

Not
set out
on
their
website.

New Zealand First Pita Paraone

Replace the Waitangi Tribunal and refocus operations and research
Remove all references to ‘principles’ of the Treaty from legislation
End Treaty of Waitangi grievance industry

Progressive Coalition Hon Jim Anderton Not
set out
on
their
website.
United Future New Zealand Judy Turner

Commit to a goal of 2014 for the settlement of historical grievances, and resource the claims process to ensure that this becomes a reality
Ensure that settlements fit within the norms of a modern liberal democratic society – i.e. they should not give one class of citizens' greater rights than others but should recognize the unique place that hapü, whänau and iwi have had in our country
Ensure that, as a pre-requisite to treaty settlements, robust governance structures are established by iwi and urban trusts for the long term benefit of the recipients

You can find the policy positions of more parties by checking these websites.
Alliance New Zealand
Democrats for Social Credit
Direct Democracy Party
Libertarianz
The Republic Party of New Zealand

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