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takataapui:

Want to materially support indigenous rights within 10 minutes?

Make a submission against the New Zealand’s government’s proposed bill that will take away Māori rights. You don’t need to be from Aotearoa New Zealand to submit.

You have until 7th January New Zealand time.

FAQ about the bill here, from a trustworthy organisation.

Guide to writing a submission here. (It’s more aimed at people based in Aotearoa, but is still valuable.)

Submit here.

Examples of international submissions. Please make it your own, as repeated submissions will not be counted.

In 2025, we should all strive to support indigenous rights, and here’s an easy way to do that.

The submission page on the New Zealand government website. Under 'I/We with to make the following comments' is 'I oppose this bill. Indigenous rights are connected everywhere. The New Zealand government has a moral responsibility to comply with Article 37 of the United Nations Declaration for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples which says: Indigenous peoples have the right to the recognition, observance and enforcement of treaties concluded with States or their successors and to have States honour and respect such treaties. Under 'I/We wish to make the following recommendations' is 'I call upon the New Zealand government to reject this bill, honour Te Tirit o Waitangi and implement the Declaration for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.'ALT
The submission page on the New Zealand government website. Under 'I/We with to make the following comments' is 'I oppose this bill. Aotearoa-New Zealand is an island nation, in charge of a large oceanic zone and considerable influence over the Pacific region as a whole. The Pacific Ocean plays a significant role in our climate stability as a planet and is best protected when the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific are also protected. As an Indigenous nation who is severely impacted by climate change, I call upon you to lead with climate justice and Indigenous justice at the forefront of your decisions.' Under 'I/We wish to make the following recommendations' is 'I call upon you to abandon this bill.'ALT
The submission page on the New Zealand government website. Under 'I/We with to make the following comments' is 'I oppose this bill. Honouring Indigenous treaties improves human rights everywhere including Indigenous human rights in Palestine, Kanaky, West Papua and elsewhere around the world.' Under 'I/We wish to make the following recommendations' is 'I call upon the New Zealand government to reject this bill.'ALT
The submission page on the New Zealand government website. Under 'I/We with to make the following comments' is 'I oppose this bill. Honouring Indigenous treaties leads to better trade policy, better climate policy, better ocean policy and better global human rights policies, which impacts all people on this planet. Under 'I/We wish to make the following recommendations' is 'Abandon this bill.'ALT