Now, instead of furthering this partnership, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has failed to show leadership by allowing ACT’s misleading and damaging Treaty Principles Bill to be debated. 

Sign our submission on the Bill

Write your own submission

Let’s be clear: this bill is divisive, a waste of money, and has no support from any other party in Parliament.

15,600 Kiwis joined us in asking Christopher Luxon to Kill the Bill. He did not listen. More than 40,000 marched on Parliament. He ignored them. But now, the Government is consulting on the Bill. Your voice will be heard, so make sure you use it!

Make a submission

Stand up for Te Tiriti by making a submission on the Treaty Principles Bill. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and share why you oppose this divisive Bill.

There are two ways to take action:

1. You can sign our submission on the Treaty Principles Bill here. 

2. You can also make your own a submission on the Bill here. In your own words, explain what the Treaty means to you, and why you are against the Bill. Your opinion is important. 

Together, we are standing up for Te Tiriti.

Since 1975, a set of principles based on the English and Māori versions of the Treaty have been set into law. Over time, the principles have evolved and strengthened, and they will continue to do so through mature, informed, and respectful discussion.

But the Treaty Principles Bill ignores this. It seeks to have the principles of the Treaty replaced with David Seymour’s interpretation of them. We must stand up for Te Tiriti, even if the Prime Minister won’t.  

The Treaty Principles Bill will cost taxpayers millions, divide our country, and ultimately take New Zealand backwards.

Together, we can stand up and tell the government they cannot divide us.

Read more

• Chris Hipkins Speech: Progressing Together
• Over 15,000 sign Labour’s open letter to Luxon
• Labour, Greens and Te Pāti Māori call on the Prime Minister to block the Treaty Principles Bill