Experts, political figures consider Treaty principles debate beyond bill

Both supporters and opponents of the Treaty Principles Bill acknowledge the ongoing constitutional debate it has sparked, with the bill’s architect David Seymour seeing it as a crucial step to defining the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in law. The bill faced over 80 hours of oral submissions, with 12 in support and 36 in opposition, highlighting key arguments from various high-profile individuals and groups. Despite the bill’s likely demise, the broader discussion on constitutional reform is expected to continue beyond this legislative process.

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