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Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill

Principles of Treaty of Waitangi

9: Treaty of Waitangi/te Tiriti o Waitangi not amended

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“The Treaty of Waitangi/te Tiriti o Waitangi's words will stay the same”

This part of the proposed law says that nothing in the bill will change the words of the Treaty of Waitangi/te Tiriti o Waitangi. The Treaty of Waitangi/te Tiriti o Waitangi is a very important document in New Zealand, and this part of the bill makes sure that its text stays exactly the same. Even if this bill becomes a law, it won’t alter any part of the Treaty/te Tiriti.

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Part 2 Principles of Treaty of Waitangi

9Treaty of Waitangi/te Tiriti o Waitangi not amended

  1. Nothing in this Act amends the text of the Treaty of Waitangi/te Tiriti o Waitangi.