‘Grubby’ treaty principles bill voted down in New Zealand parliament

In a major blow, the treaty principles bill in New Zealand, which aimed to reinterpret the founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British Crown, was rejected by a margin of 11 votes to 112. The bill sparked massive public engagement with 300,000 submissions, led to a large protest on Māori rights, and featured a viral haka performed in parliament. Despite the intense debate and attention it garnered, the bill ultimately failed to pass, marking the end of its controversial journey.

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