‘The Crown’s proposals are the most damaging collection of clear and considered legislative treaty breaches that I’ve seen,’ said one claimant. The Waitangi Tribunal hearing for its inquiry into the government’s proposed amendments to treaty clauses in more than 20 pieces of legislation wrapped up just before 5pm last night, after two days of claimants from around the country presenting evidence. Many argued the proposal was unnecessary, contradictory, and will greatly diminish the government’s obligations.

A series of actions by the coalition government has drawn criticism this week, with iwi leaders, health experts and MPs accusing it of deliberately and systematically dismantling Māori rights and protections, Henry Oliver writes in today’s excerpt from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign up here . Treaty clause review condemned as historic breach at the Waitangi Tribunal The Waitangi Tribunal’s urgent inquiry into the government’s proposed amendments to Treaty clauses across 19 pieces of legislation wrapped up on Wednesday, after two days of evidence from claimants around the country.

The Waitangi Tribunal has slammed the government for undermining the strength of the treaty in law.