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