TOITŪ TE TIRITI (Prints)(Canvas)

TOITŪ TE TIRITI

Honour the Treaty

This Artwork was inspired by the HIKOI 2024 against the following’Bill’ to Parliament 

It uses the Tino Rangatira Flag (with consent from the designer Linda Munn) as the ‘tuapapa’ or foundation of the artwork, also you will see key figures of this HIKOI within 

Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Act 2024

The introduction of this Bill significantly undermines the mana of Te Triti o Waitangi. If this Bill passes, it will be “the most severe breach of Te Tiriti in modern times,” the proposed principles will shape how laws are interpreted, disregarding the Crown’s obligation to uphold the rights guaranteed to Māori in the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi is an important document, signed between two sovereign nations, tangata whenua and the Crown. Due to the conflicting translations between the Māori and English texts the following principles have been developed and debated overtime by the Waitangi tribunal, in the court, in government, and in Treaty settlements processes. These principles are meant to reflect the intent and spirit of Te Tiriti and The Treaty.

The current principles:

• Partnership
• Active protection
• Equity and equal treatment
• Redress
• Informed decision-making
• Self-determination
• Right of development

This bill is attempting to redefine these principles with no consultation with the key Tiriti partner, tangata whenua.

QUALITY PRINTS 210gsm and Canvas stretched onto wood frames