It's a vibe

What took them so long? Waiting to see which way the wind was blowing?

Surely this means there is a value to the additional sequestration we could use to fund pest control in our native forests.

... when there's an absence of this type of leadership, voices that represent comparatively simpler and shallower viewpoints begin to shine through." 2/2

✅ 63% are aware the Treaty/Te Tiriti applies to everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand, not just Māori.

✅ 90.2% believe human rights being protected in New Zealand’s laws and constitution is important. 70% of New Zealand adults believe it is very important.

✅ 65% are aware the Treaty/Te Tiriti relates to people’s human rights in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

✅ Since 2023, there has been a significant increase in the number of people who feel they are informed about Te Tiriti/the Treaty and the issues being debated about how it should be honoured now (72% a jump from 58% in 2023).

✅ The statement: “The Treaty/Te Tiriti being protected in New Zealand's laws and constitution,” was supported by 81% of business managers/executives, 88% of teachers, nurses, police, 82% in households earning $150-200K, 78% of those earning less than $50k and 78% in those living in regional towns.

✅ 71% of those surveyed also believe it’s important Te Tiriti is protected within our laws

✅ 72% of respondents (up from 66% in 2023), agreed that harmonious race relations through honouring Te Tiriti is important.