On day 12 of the Treaty principles bill hearings, the Justice Committee heard submissions totaling five hours. Former Act Party MP Donna Awatere Huata cancelled her submission, while opposition to the bill was voiced by Tauranga Māori Business Association chair Leone Farquhar, Mana Moana’s Nuhisifa Seve-Williams and Tevita Ka’ili, former Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox, activist Tāme Iti, Mark Steel of the Legislative Design and Advisory Committee, and representatives from Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust and Kindergartens Aotearoa, all citing concerns over systemic inequities and the bill’s potential impact on Māori communities.
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Argentina achieved a historic victory by defeating New Zealand 29-23 in their first-ever home test match against the All Blacks, significantly impacting the Rugby Championship standings. Santiago Carreras' second-half penalties were crucial, resulting in all four teams having one win each after two rounds of the tournament. Want More Context? 🔎
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