New Zealand MP proposes bill to restore citizenship lost by Pacific Islanders due to 1982 act.

New Zealand's Green Party MP, Teanau Tuiono, has introduced a bill to restore citizenship to individuals who lost it due to the 1982 Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act. The bill received broad support, with over 24,581 submissions, including many from young Pacific people. It aims to rectify historical injustices faced by affected individuals and their families, marking a significant step toward reparation.

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