New Zealand petition seeks Treaty of Waitangi amendment to protect Māori religious freedoms.

Alastair Reese has petitioned New Zealand's Parliament to amend the Treaty of Waitangi by adding an article that recognizes the religious freedoms of Māori. He argues that an oral promise made during the treaty's signing in 1840 should hold constitutional significance, reinforcing the nation's moral foundation. This petition is timely, coinciding with the ACT Party's Treaty Principles Bill, which aims to clarify the treaty's interpretations.

October 26, 2024
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