Politics

After the House of Representatives was suspended, Seymour told media the haka was "disruptive'.

With the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti only halfway to Parliament, ACT Leader David Seymour’s controversial Treaty Principles Bill is going through its first reading.

The fast-track bill advances, raising concerns for tangata whenua and climate activists.

The hīkoi for the Treaty enters day four, with the march heading for Rotorua.

The government’s lawyers have advised the Treaty Principles Bill is consistent with the Bill of Rights Act because they expect courts wouldn't allow it to override the law/treaty.

It’s D-Day for the government’s Treaty Principles Bill, with the legislation up for its first reading after Question Time on Thursday afternoon.

A joint letter from 42 King's Counsels spells out why they think the Bill and proposed referendum are “wholly inappropriate”.

Work is currently underway on a new redress scheme for abuse survivors in line with Tuesday's formal state apology.

The money was announced as the government made its formal apology on Tuesday for the horrific suffering endured by thousands.

It is part of the coalition’s target to reduce the number of people in emergency housing by 75 percent by 2030.