ACT leader David Seymour - the architect of the government's proposed Treaty Principles Bill - has welcomed a Waitangi Tribunal report, despite it recommending the idea be abandoned.

David Seymour's hapū, Ngāti Rēhia, has formally requested he not attend Waitangi commemorations in Northland, due to his ongoing support of the Treaty Principles Bill.

David Seymour's hapū, Ngāti Rēhia, has formally requested he not attend Waitangi commemorations in Northland, due to his ongoing support of the Treaty Principles Bill.

The ACT Party fought to have a Treaty of Waitangi clause stripped out of amended education legislation - but was overruled.

The bill's architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by political leaders on Wednesday, as he made a fresh pitch for the law.

Treaty Principles Bill creator David Seymour plans to attend the 2025 Waitangi commemorations despite his hapū formally advising him not to come because of concerns around the bill.

MPs from the Finance and Expenditure committee hearing arguments in opposition and support of what has beendubbed by some the ...

Despite the destined backlash, ACT Party leader David Seymour still fronted up to Waitangi. Greeted by turn backs, waiata, and protest - he spoke on ...

ACT Party leader David Seymour stands during the first debate on the Treaty Principal Bill in Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Credit: AP/Charlotte McLay-Graham ...