Iwi demand Christopher Luxon acknowledges Māori did not cede sovereignty
By Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira of RNZ Northern iwi Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Manu have penned an open letter to the prime minister demanding he acknowledge Māori …
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Whangārei retains Māori wards, holding a binding poll next year
Thursday, August 29, 2024 • ByDaniel Perese Whangārei District Council has chosen to retain Māori wards and hold a referendum at the 2025 local …
Localism: NZ needs a better system – Nick Clark
THREE KEY FACTS: Nick Clark is a Senior Fellow at The New Zealand Initiative. A short walk from Wellington’s shiny Tākina Convention Centre, a burst …
Socvereignty debate a distraction from economic issues says Jones
New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones says he can’t understand why Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has allowed himself to be drawn into a …
The only way to keep Māori wards is for Māori to vote for them
OpinionThe fate of the Māori wards rests firmly in the hands of Māori voters.Changes to the Local Government Act will mean Māori wards on councils …
David Seymour won’t ‘bow down’ to his hapū leaders over Treaty bill
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia pleaded for the Act leader to stop what they say are abusive violations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The Hikoi had 84 000 – why that matters
Winston Peters claimed the Hikoi only had 22 000.Chris Luxon said it was just a Māori Party stunt.The ZB Troll farm decried the turn out as …
Winston Peters challenges hīkoi and Te Pāti Māori
New Zealand First Party leader Winston Peters has dismissed many of the claims made by leaders of the recent hīkoi and the media while only …
Aotearoa’s Next Chapter: Exploring Direct Democracy in New Zealand
New Zealand, known for its progressive social policies and strong democratic traditions, is increasingly engaging in conversations about direct democracy. While the country currently operates under a representative democracy, the idea of giving citizens a more direct say in shaping their future is gaining traction.
How do Cantons work in Switzerland?
Switzerland’s unique political system allows for a high degree of direct democracy, particularly within its cantons. This means that citizens have a direct say in shaping their local laws and policies, going beyond simply electing representatives