Te Pāti Māori is proposing a new law that would make Waitangi Tribunal recommendations binding on the Crown.

Ngāti Raukawa had the final word, closing a four-year programme of Waitangi Tribunal hearings to hear evidence from the Iwi.

Almost a third of people in state and faith-based institutions between 1950 and 2019 were abused, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has found, describing it as a “disgrace” and a “stain” on the national character.

Ahead of David Seymour unveiling the draft version of his Treaty Principles Bill, community groups and political parties prepare to oppose the controversial legislation.

A patient advocate says David Seymour's new instructions to Pharmac could do more for Māori access to medicines than simply having a "Te Tiriti provision".

In light of David Seymour directing Pharmac to no longer consider Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Pāti Māori has called for his resignation as associate Health Minister.

Associate Health Minister David Seymour has told Pharmac it is inappropriate for the agency to keep considering the Treaty of Waitangi's place in the health sector.

Associate Health Minister David Seymour David Seymour has sent Pharmac chair Paula Bennett a letter of expectation, calling for Te Tiriti o Waitangi to stop being embedded in its drug-buying decisions.

Associate Health Minister David Seymour has told Pharmac it is no longer required to consider "embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi" in its work, as well as improve its organisational culture to "maintain its legitimacy, credibility and trust".

A group of licensed Māori translators have hit out at the upcoming Treaty Principles Bill, calling it factually incorrect and misleading.