Trick or Treaty? Indigenous rights, referendums and the Treaty of Waitangi

Trick or Treaty? Indigenous Rights, Referendums and the Treaty of Waitangi

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Note: The Media Council has upheld a complaint about this documentary.

The fate of the Treaty of Waitangi is teetering on the brink of a popular vote, as the new coalition government pledges to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill, potentially triggering a referendum.

The recent Australian voice-to-parliament referendum serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the precarious nature of safeguarding indigenous rights when subject to majority decision-making.

In an exploration of this critical issue, Mata speaks with prominent indigenous advocates, academics and treaty experts to uncover the motivations behind any potential erosion of Māori rights in Aotearoa.

Following the publication of Trick or Treaty?, to ensure fairness, The Taxpayers Union was offered a chance to respond in an interview. Executive Director and Co-founder Jordan Williams spoke to Mihingarangi Forbes.

Update: Atlas Network says it does not oppose climate policy or indigenous land rights.

Correction: David Seymour did not attend Lord Hannan's event while he was in New Zealand. David Seymour attended a dinner with Lord Hannan.