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And They Said the Gun Register Would Be Safe
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Hīkoi No More Than a Hiccup
The politicians, particularly those on the right, with the exception of ACT, need to realise that those who put them in power did so in the belief the necessary courage was there to fix this festering sore. We are now left in doubt and that is not good enough.
What Does the Treaty Hīkoi Signify?
National could, under urgency, progress Seymour’s bill to second reading and vote it down, but this would put immense strain on the coalition, which is supposed to operate based on good faith and Cabinet consensus. An early election could be provoked, leading to National bleeding votes to ACT.
How About Proscription as a Solution?
A brutal, yet elegant solution to the contempt of Parliament orchestrated by Te Pāti Māori.