Inactivity and Stalled Progress: New Zealand Gets Mixed Report Card on Indigenous Rights

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Indigenous Rights in New Zealand: A Mixed Report Card Raises Concerns. New Zealand has been handed a mixed report card on its commitment to indigenous rights, filed by the Human Rights Commission to the United Nations. The report highlights periods of both progress and inactivity in addressing indigenous rights, bringing attention to the need for sustained efforts in upholding the principles of tino rangatira tanga. This blog delves into the findings of the report and the calls for continued international oversight to ensure the fulfillment of New Zealand's obligations to its indigenous communities.

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According to the Human Rights Commission's report, New Zealand has experienced phases of commendable progress in advancing indigenous rights, particularly through the partnership process. Efforts have been made to foster a collaborative and equitable approach towards indigenous rights, reflecting a commitment to tino rangatira tanga, the principle of self-determination for indigenous peoples.