新西兰的《条约原则法案》由于旨在澄清《威坦哲条约》规定的平等地位而面临反对。 New Zealand's Treaty Principles Bill faces opposition as it aims to clarify equality under the Treaty of Waitangi.

新西兰的《条约原则法案》旨在解释《威坦哲条约》,以确保所有基威人人人平等,该法案引发了重大争议,收到30多万份呈件,其中90%反对。 New Zealand's Treaty Principles Bill, which aims to interpret the Treaty of Waitangi to ensure equality for all Kiwis, has sparked significant controversy, receiving over 300,000 submissions, 90% of which oppose it. ACT党领袖David Seymour认为,该法案对于澄清平等是必要的,而反对者,包括新西兰护士组织,则担心该法案可能损害毛利人的权利和社会凝聚力。 ACT Party leader David Seymour argues the bill is necessary to clarify equality, while opponents, including the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, fear it could undermine Māori rights and social cohesion. 司法委员会建议反对该法案,主要政党打算将其否决。 The Justice Committee recommended against the bill, and major parties plan to vote it down.