Tag: treaty_of_waitangi

New Zealand Parliament Passes Whanganui River Claims Settlement Bill

28 Jul 2025 · U.S. Library of Congress

The New Zealand Parliament passed the Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River) Claims Settlement Bill on March 14, settling historical claims of the Whanganui Iwi tribes related to the Whanganui River. Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Christopher Finlayson, said the…

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David Seymour Calls for Support for Regulatory Standards Bill

5 Jun 2025 · ACT NZ

ACT Leader David Seymour is calling for public support for the Regulatory Standards Bill, which aims to reduce red tape and improve law-making. Seymour argues that excessive regulation stifles innovation and increases costs for businesses and individuals. The Bill is…

Politics and Government Business Legal Economy General Politics Federal Government Trade Law David Seymour ACT Regulatory Standards Bill red tape Te Pāti Māori Treaty of Waitangi law-making