New Zealand’s divisive treaty principles bill has been defeated – but the fight against populism isn’t over | Chris Finlayson

The New Zealand parliament recently rejected the treaty principles bill, causing significant damage to Māori relations that will require time to repair. The legislation sparked intense debate comparable to past controversial measures like nuclear free legislation and homosexual law reform in the 1980s. The ongoing debate over the treaty bill may spill into next year’s election campaign, further complicating efforts to resolve the issue.

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