Citizenship law breaches Treaty principles, Waitangi Tribunal finds | Stuff.co.nz

Keisha Castle Hughes's campaign to change the way overseas-born Māori are treated under the Citizenship Act gets support from the Waitangi Tribunal. The Waitangi Tribunal has found the Citizenship Act breaches Treaty principles, saying it unfairly affects Māori born or living overseas. One of the people at the heart of the case says his three Māori children were nearly deported, and he wants to know: Where are deported Māori meant to go? Senior reporter Juliet Speedy reports. For full coverage visit www.Stuff.co.nz Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2JPg8oB ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok:   / nzstuff   Instagram:   / nzstuff