The controversial treaty principles bill, which aimed to redefine New Zealand’s founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British Crown, has failed. Lawmakers have rejected the bill, bringing an end to a particularly strained chapter in the nation’s struggle for Indigenous rights. The Treaty of Waitangi, considered New Zealand’s founding document and instrumental in upholding Māori rights, has been the topic of much debate. Despite the bill’s demise, the battle for Indigenous rights continues.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/10/treaty-principles-bill-voted-down-in-new-zealand-parliament-maori