New Zealand ‘divided by race’: ACT Party leader

New Zealand ACT Party leader David Seymour believes Australia’s Voice referendum defeat could pave the way for a vote to rework his nation’s treaty with Māori. He says the referendum result proves people don’t want ‘race-based rights’ as he pushes ahead with his controversial plan to redefine New Zealand’s treaty. “At the moment, in all areas of life, New Zealanders find that we are divided by race on the basis under the auspices of our constitutional document. “Because the Treaty of Waitangi is interpreted as having principles, that means there’s a partnership between the Crown and Māori, but not anyone else. “We have effectively two sets of political rights in New Zealand.”