新西兰拒绝接受重新界定《威坦哲条约》的法案,使毛利人权利问题的辩论继续进行。 New Zealand rejects bill to redefine Treaty of Waitangi, leaving Māori rights debate ongoing.

新西兰立法者拒绝了重新界定《威坦哲条约》的法案,该条约是新西兰于1840年签署的建国文件。 New Zealand lawmakers have rejected a bill to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, the country's founding document signed in 1840. 该法案旨在结束关于条约含义的辩论,并将其权利适用于所有新西兰人,但遭到强烈反对,在30万份公开呈件中,90%反对。 The bill, which aimed to end debates over the treaty's meaning and apply its rights to all New Zealanders, faced strong opposition, with 90% of the 300,000 public submissions opposing it. 批评者争辩说,该法案会损害毛利人的权利。 Critics argued the bill would undermine Māori rights. 尽管遭到拒绝,但新西兰法律中关于毛利人权利的辩论预计将继续下去。 Despite its rejection, the debate over Māori rights in New Zealand law is expected to continue.