NZ Politicians Debbie Ngarewa Packer and Andrew Little explain how the Treaty of Waitangi works

Treaty Grounds sign, Waitangi, New Zealand

The sign indicating the location of the signing of the Waitangi Treaty between the British and Maori leaders. Source: Getty / dpe123

As a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament draws closer, disucssions about Treaty have dominated political debate. Whether or not the referendum for an Indigenous Voice suceeds, several states have already embarked on their own treaty process, turning to a close neighbour and friend, New Zealand, for guidance. Political correspondent Sara Tomevska was recently in Wellington, and spoke to New Zealand's Minister for Treaty Negotiations, Andrew Little... and Maori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa Packer


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