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Treaty must be the backbone for constitutional change
MEDIA STATEMENT
Rahui
Katene
Constitutional Issues
Spokesperson for the Maori Party
8
December 2010
Treaty must be the backbone for constitutional change
Maori Party MP Rahui Katene says the Treaty of Waitangi will occupy a significant place in the review of the country’s constitutional arrangements.
“I welcome the Government’s announcement today that it will be reviewing the constitution,” Maori Party constitutional issues spokesperson Rahui Katene said.
“Our party asked for the review because of the strong need we see for nationhood building and the creation of a society that is more inclusive.
“The Treaty is our country’s founding document and it belongs to all of us – Maori, Pakeha and all other peoples of this country. It is about partnership, mutual respect, co-operation and good faith and therefore it must form the foundation of any new constitutional framework.
“We want open and informed debate for constitutional change and we look forward to seeing what our constituents and the nation will have to say over the next three years.”
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