Carwyn Jones
@ahikaroa.bsky.social
Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa. Legal academic. Māori Laws and Philosophy, Te Tiriti o Waitangi | the Treaty of Waitangi, Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
The Govt says the bills introduced to weaken/remove Treaty principles clauses are for more certainty. Yet its officials noted there is little evidence these provisions are creating uncertainty, repeal would lead to uncertainty, and the Govt's preferred option had NO benefits but lots of risk. #NZPol
A fascinating book review by Jatinder Mann on Maria Bargh and Carwyn Jones (Editors)' '50 Years of The Waitangi Tribunal Whakamana I te Tiriti', published by Huia Publishers: doi.org/10.52230/LTP...
Maria Bargh and Carwyn Jones (Editors), 50 Years of The Waitangi Tribunal Whakamana I te Tiriti
Jatinder Mann University of Reading j.mann@reading.ac.uk Journal of Australian, Canadian, and Aotearoa New Zealand Studies 6 (September 2026): 140-142, Book Review
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A great review by Carwyn Jones on Margaret Mutu's 'The State of Māori Rights', published by Huia Publishers: doi.org/10.52230/LSU...
Margaret Mutu, The State of Māori Rights
Carwyn Jones Te Wānanga o Raukawa and Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington carwyn.jones@vuw.ac.nz Journal of Australian, Canadian, and Aotearoa New Zealand Studies 6 (September…
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'We are heartbroken': Educators say top-down changes roll back decades of progress, disregard Waitangi Tribunal recommendations and strip teachers of professional agency. Hanna McCallum reports.
School curriculum reforms a political capture of education, professor warns
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“People like David Seymour like to frame what we’re doing as selecting medical students based on race. No, that’s actually the issue we’re trying to correct — historically our admissions processes have selected an overwhelmingly Pākehā student cohort.” — Professor Papaarangi Reid.
David Seymour is afraid of MAPAS because it’s working | E-Tangata
“People like David Seymour like to frame what we’re doing as selecting medical students based on race. No, that’s actually the issue we’re trying to correct — historically our admissions processes hav...
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On Friday we launched Matangi Rau, a collection of previously published pieces, including op-ed style pieces and articles. The aim is to make these pieces accessible for people wanting to engage with ideas relating to te Tiriti o Waitangi. tetakupu.wananga.com/products/mat... #nzpol #ToitūTeTiriti
Matangi Rau: The enduring potential of te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Indigenous law • Māori law • Indigenous rights • Māori rights
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“When the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill was resoundingly defeated at its second reading in parliament, it seemed like Te Tiriti was safe. It was not.” — Jack Potaka.
Tribunal names Crown's trickery and deceit | E-Tangata
“When the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill was resoundingly defeated at its second reading in parliament, it seemed like Te Tiriti was safe. It was not.” — Jack Potaka.
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Your election toolkit Don't wait for other people to do it for you, be part of the movement✊🏻 Hope not hate, we can do this❤️ #kikorangi #nzpol
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These resources are for anyone wanting to lift enrolment and get out the vote this election.
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“Justice minister Paul Goldsmith is ploughing ahead with the most damaging legislative attack on Māori seen in a generation, based on nothing much more than his own “view”, says Treaty expert Carwyn Jones.” #nzpol #RacismInAction
Government ignores advice and swings Te Tiriti wrecking ball | E-Tangata
“It’s the most damaging collection of legislative Treaty proposals I’ve seen in my career, breaching Te Tiriti on a scale and breadth that we haven’t yet witnessed in our lifetimes.” — Carwyn Jones.
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“the proposal amounted to one of the most wide-ranging legislative breaches of Te Tiriti in modern history.” “If the Crown’s proposal proceeds, it will be one of the darkest days for Te Tiriti in all of its 186 years.” #nzpol
Govt proposals on Treaty clauses at centre of Waitangi Tribunal hearing
Plan to weaken and remove Treaty clauses from a range of laws is now at the centre of an urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing in Wellington.
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“When ordinary people finally manage to get their concerns before a judge, the government can simply change the rules midstream to ensure the case never reaches a conclusion.” — Mike Smith on the government’s intention to override the Supreme Court. #nzpol e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
Mike Smith: This is corrosive to democracy | E-Tangata
“When ordinary people finally manage to get their concerns before a judge, the government can simply change the rules midstream to ensure the case never reaches a conclusion.” — Mike Smith on the gove...
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Will weakening Treaty provisions in NZ law create more problems than it solves? #nzpol theconversation.com/will-weakeni...
Will weakening Treaty provisions in NZ law create more problems than it solves?
Legislation changing Treaty provisions within the law is due to be introduced before this year’s election, with legal challenges and protests likely.
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Treaty Principles Bill 3.0 and why the coalition are trying so hard to hide it www.instagram.com/reel/DXVS8gZ... Toitū te Tiriti - Interested Party Application - Treaty Clause Review Claim Wai 682 Only 22,000 signed up so far, link in her Insta bio. #NZpol #AusPol #Maori #TeTiriti
Tania Waikato - Lawyer on Instagram: "The Treaty Principles Bill Version 3.0 and why the coalition were trying SO HARD to hide it from you..."
1,305 likes, 120 comments - taniawaikatolawyer on April 19, 2026: "The Treaty Principles Bill Version 3.0 and why the coalition were trying SO HARD to hide it from you...".
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Te Ao Māori News - 🤖 (unofficial)@teaonews.bsky.social · 6mo agoSweeping changes to Treaty clauses across 23 laws could lower te Tiriti to its weakest legal standard, reshaping how it influences decisions in health, environment and beyond.
“The Vote for Te Tiriti question then has to be not just “How do you plan to honour Te Tiriti?”, but also “How do you plan to protect Te Tiriti?” All Treaty promises must be accompanied by a plan to change our government to one that is constitutionally centred upon Te Tiriti.” #nzpol
Election 2026 Survival Guide: Voting for Te Tiriti | E-Tangata
“Without a plan for constitutional protection of Te Tiriti, we risk any progress being laid to waste again within a few years. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to go through this again.” — Tin...
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“Once again, as has been the case throughout this parliamentary term, the government is ignoring the recommendations of experts, in favour of further trampling on Te Tiriti o Waitangi.” — Luke Fitzmaurice-Brown. #nzpol e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-...
The government’s latest attack on Te Tiriti | E-Tangata
“Once again, as has been the case throughout this parliamentary term, the government is ignoring the recommendations of experts, in favour of further trampling on Te Tiriti o Waitangi.” — Luke Fitzmau...
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A decade of Matike Mai Aotearoa: How far have we come?
A decade of Matike Mai Aotearoa: How far have we come?
A decade of Matike Mai Aotearoa: How far have we come?...
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‘I can polish poo – but I can’t polish diarrhoea’: Māori blast RMA overhaul
‘I can polish poo – but I can’t polish diarrhoea’: Māori blast RMA overhaul
Submissions to parliament reveal fierce opposition to the government’s plan to replace the Resource Management Act....
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“It is remarkable that our country has commenced recognising Indigenous ancestors in some significant lands and waters. It’s time to be next-level courageous with general conservation and environmental law.” — Jacinta Ruru.
Iwi can lead us through the climate crisis | E-Tangata
“It is remarkable that our country has commenced recognising Indigenous ancestors in some significant lands and waters. It’s time to be next-level courageous with general conservation and environmenta...
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“We spent years speaking to people in all sorts of places, from Rotary Clubs to historical societies and business conferences. Basically, we’d talk to anyone who wanted to know the story.” — Kerensa Johnston on the fight for the Nelson Tenths.
We refused to accept injustice | E-Tangata
“We spent years speaking to people in all sorts of places, from Rotary Clubs to historical societies and business conferences. Basically, we’d talk to anyone who wanted to know the story.” — Kerensa J...
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“When the prime minister spoke at Waitangi he set out a terribly distorted view of the country’s founding document.” — Carwyn Jones.
What the PM said at Waitangi was wrong | E-Tangata
“When the prime minister spoke at Waitangi he set out a terribly distorted view of the country’s founding document.” — Carwyn Jones.
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'Slowing the Sun by Nadine Hura is my book of the year.' Economist Paul Dalziel discusses seven books he thinks have important things to say about life in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025, including 'Hardship and Hope' and 'The Good Economy'. www.weall.org.nz/news/pauls-...
Research Economist, Paul Dalziel, lists seven books he thinks have important things to say about life in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025. — WEAll Aotearoa - Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa NZ
“These books are written by people living among us,” he says. “Each one explores from a multi-generational point of view what this place means to us and how we can live good lives in our own times. They range from deeply personal stories of joy and grief to insightful analyses of systemic failings
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“Behind the review lie some questionable assumptions about the tribunal, including that it has overstepped its role … by actively scrutinising contemporary government policy.” — Carwyn Jones on the government review of the Waitangi Tribunal. #nzpol
What’s happening with the Waitangi Tribunal review? | E-Tangata
“Behind the review lie some questionable assumptions about the tribunal, including that it has overstepped its role … by actively scrutinising contemporary government policy.” — Carwyn Jones on the go...
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What is happening with the government’s contentious review of the Waitangi Tribunal?
The review is a coalition promise, but is based on questionable assumptions about the tribunal’s legal status and purpose. And now the UN is looking at it.
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On this day in 1835: He Whakaputanga and the vision of a whenua rangatira
On this day in 1835: He Whakaputanga and the vision of a whenua rangatira
Its vision of collective Māori authority still challenges how Aotearoa understands sovereignty today....
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“For those of us who’ve been pressured to assimilate into Pākehā culture, it’s tempting to think that assimilating into Māori culture is respectful. But this is not what’s being asked of us.” — Mengzhu Fu.
We all have a stake in the future of this place | E-Tangata
“For those of us who’ve been pressured to assimilate into Pākehā culture, it’s tempting to think that assimilating into Māori culture is respectful. But this is not what’s being asked of us.” — Mengzh...
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“The recognition of tikanga strengthens the rule of law. By contrast, rhetoric from the executive that disparages judicial engagement with tikanga undermines the separation of powers at the core of our constitutional order.” — Natalie Coates and Tai Ahu, Te Hunga Rōia Māori.
Why the justice minister is wrong about tikanga in law | E-Tangata
“The recognition of tikanga strengthens the rule of law. By contrast, rhetoric from the executive that disparages judicial engagement with tikanga undermines the separation of powers at the core of ou...
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