Sean Plunket On The Prime Minister's Complete Abandonment Of The Treaty Principles Bill

[@BobBarb]

Luxon has just lost his job. The voters of New Zealand will punish him for this. I voted for change, not Luxinder. I voted National as it seemed the most sure way to get the last clowns out of power. Now Luxon has just lost me as a voter. Nothing has been acheived on anything, anywhere and this is final straw. ACT will get my vote next time. For me to consider staying in NZ beyond 2026, I wanted to see change and be given confidence that Non Maori can exist in NZ under Moaridom. This is the single biggest issue for me and Luxon has just shat on my vote. Stinks of WEF or UN 2030.

[@briansatchell2319]

He's been * Told ,* by His Leaders not to Run with it

[@shanehunt4661]

The country isn't Maori you clown, less than 1% of the population is and they are all less than 50% Maori. 99% of the country are just kiwis and happy to have one law for all. Only Maori need special handouts because they aren't capable of doing anything for themselves

[@authenticshift5515]

Luxinda 😂 that's a great way to put it.

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@BobBarb Wow National must be in a huge spin losing your vote

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@BobBarb Shows how easily Kiwis are scammed

[@peterturner581]

Luxon has shown himself so often to be politically immature, he lacks any backbone, and is totally shit scared of upsetting Maori. Putting more pointedly he has no balls for a fight, and thinks that he can just put David Seymour down. Big big mistake, which will bite him and National in the bum.

[@roilhead]

He needs to be rolled. NZ & the rest of the world has had enough of leaders that tell us what to think & thinking they know better than us. Clearly Luxon is starting to become JA2, time to roll him.

[@janbrown9195]

All he is actually achieving is that next time around David Seymour will get the votes

[@johnjoseph3570]

John Key the great appeaser has told Luxon not to upset the Maoris.

[@PaulMineur]

Luxon needs to grow some balls ... all hard working kiwis are sick of this nonsense ...

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@PaulMineur He actually has shown leadership,by having to tell Seeless for about the umpteenth time that The Treaty Principles is going nowhere.Either Seeless is Deaf or intellectually challenged.Has anyone taken time to ask about millions wasted on this Bill going nowhere?My understanding of Coalition agreement was exactly as PM has stated.So which bit don't ACT understand?

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@PaulMineur No don't comment for ALL Hardworking Kiwis.Perhaps you need another clarification of Nationals policy.As PM has CLEARLY Stated ACTS Bill will not be supported past 1st reading.That policy & position was signed off as part of Coalition agreement but Seeless clearly has a hearing & comprehension problem

[@Rokker61]

@@alistermacpherson7120 It would be interesting to see Luxinda's reaction to the submissions from angry New Zealanders over the next 6 months. Maybe then we'll really see who has the hearing and comprehension problem!

[@ketufo]

And plenty of hard working Maori yhay feel the same way trust me.

[@nigelowen4262]

@@alistermacpherson7120 I wonder if perhaps you have not listened much to David Seymour's position? He has been asked this question countless times! He is well aware of Luxon's position and commitment. David Seymour wants to have a public debate regardless of whether or not the bill makes it into law. Obviously you must have never seen or heard the countless interviews where David has clearly explained this position.

[@crazykiwican]

He is the weak link in the coalition. I voted for him last time but will not error on that again. David and even Winston are shining stars

[@lisac1619]

"Even Winston". Winnie has been a star for the last two elections, people were just too blinded by the two party machine.

[@Geoff-lu3qv]

@@lisac1619Are you two forgetting who anointed Jacinda Queen Bee? We all know how that worked out!

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@crazykiwican God will forgive you

[@jeremysmith5232]

vote Act to keep National honest . . .

[@jasperhorace7147]

@@Geoff-lu3qv yes and out of personal spite, nothing to do with politics.

[@TonyBro-t7q]

Luxon has just voted himself and National out of the next election 😂

[@29Ni8]

Depends what he brings out next for nz

[@sherylwhite2201]

Hope so!

[@_.Marz._]

Why is that though? Was he even campaigning for the Treaty Principles Bill or are you folk getting all worked up over something he really didn't agree to in the first place?

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@TonyBro-t7q You clearly show your total lack of understanding of how politics works.1 Today's news tomorrow's history 2 People are easily swayed & influenced 2020,Labour win 2023 National win 1981 National win because of Rugby mania.

[@korocam9137]

After the 2023 election National secured 38.06% of the vote. Act had 8.64%, and NZ first had 6.08 % of the vote. Notice how quite Winston is? He is no Mug.. Resistance movements have toppled Government’s before.

[@Samuel-n7p2b]

Served us well Mr Luxon ? People want a Leader in this matter, Not a bloody coward like you. Disgraceful.

[@jeffreywilliams7648]

Never vote National again. Bring on Seymour.

[@Bonsqueesquee]

Never Labour, never National... Seymour for the Patriots!

[@davidfeather3880]

Luxon you are weak.

[@janbrown9195]

💯 you beat me, he’s pathetic imo

[@ABCBUGGYNZ]

OMG ~Luxon's a gone-burger - he's just doomed his parliamentary career, and maybe the National party with him.

[@roilhead]

He needs to be rolled. Non delivery is not an option.

[@NZ_Kiwi1010]

Luxon is a coward

[@questor55]

A coward knows what needs to be done and then runs away from it. But Luxon doesn't have ideas. He has a position. He's completely trapped in a prism of his party's ideology. Trying to communicate with him is about as useful as talking to a pamphlet.

[@secondchance6603]

He's too busy cozying up to The Sultan of Brunei. That's the country that's one of the most oppressive intolerant countries in the world that holds one of the worst records on human rights. Sex trafficking in Brunei is human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and slavery that occurs in the country.

[@NZ_Kiwi1010]

@questor55 🤣😂

[@Deathkvlt696]

Just goes to show how much of a political hot potato this issue is.

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@questor55 Ah but kiwis love him

[@PeterMacGrergor]

Luxon is so wrong on this. Democracy is equal rights for everyone. Nothing raced base is acceptable.

[@_.Marz._]

Do you not have equal rights now?

[@PeterMacGrergor]

@@_.Marz._ I do as I am part Maori.

[@_.Marz._]

@@PeterMacGrergor So what's the problem? If Māori and Non-Māori both currently have equal rights as NZ's, why is everyone getting their panties in a twist?

[@BillsYoutubeAccount]

@@_.Marz._ People don't have equal rights. Recently finished Uni and discriminated against out of scholarships due to my race.

[@Bonsqueesquee]

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!

[@frankplaisted6387]

Thank you, Sean, this is why that I certainly will never vote National again, Luxon is SPINELESS as a leader and there should now be a vote of no confidence in the National party.

[@roilhead]

Why the entire party, just roll Luxon for someone who can deliver.

[@LynJames-uz4kh]

No National vote from me. From now on I will vote Act next time.

[@fatbastard70]

If you do this, you may be the last straw that puts Labour, Greens and TPM back into the big seat. Think carefully. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.

[@janbrown9195]

Me too .

[@Diablotiamo88]

And me.

[@hartley9958]

The poll they did on this had 45 percent support 21 unsupported 22 couldn't care less, Luxon is on the wrong side of this.....

[@argondemad8024]

Wow, thats impressive numbers. And im not surpised. Could be higher in a referendum

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@hartley9958 And you believe Polls,next you will tell us you believe in Santa.Polls are as about as reliable as a Bamboo spring

[@trevorhughes6254]

I will not vote National as long as he remains leader. He's as woke as Ardern.

[@Richard_AKL]

We all know he worked for AirNZ, one of the wokest companies in the country, so of course his viewpoint fits that narrative.

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@trevorhughes6254 So you won't be voting in 2026!!!!@

[@honeyholly001]

Pray NZ first gets back in in a big way next time to stop him implementing woke woke.

[@itsjustweard2328]

Yep I agree 100% said that today to my partner. He's in bed with the world economic forum

[@RowanKyle-j2j]

Luxon has again failed to read the room. Soon this is going to bite him, and National big time.

[@rossdixon5050]

luxon is a total coward no spine

[@waenmanson3489]

Totally agree!!

[@bennyssen5821]

If we knew this prior to the election we would not of voted for him. he lied to us

[@mr2981]

Luxon's gonna Luxon. Exactly what I expected from this mashed potato of a leader, and why I didn't vote National.

[@eddieh4800]

Looks like he didnt need your vote anyway

[@Richard_AKL]

Correct - pity that most of the rest of the country didn't see what was so obvious to some of us.

[@Matowix]

And he has an egg shaped head

[@stevegray4734]

Act all the way, Lupton is letting the country down, apartheid is on the way, two separate peoples based on race.

[@delinquentinparadise]

Luxon should Resign. He has shown himself be be out of step with a majority of New Zealanders on the Treaty Principals Bill, and he refuses to act in the matter of bias on our Television and radio stations. Many New Zealanders consider Luxon a political Coward in the above matters, is unfit for the position he holds, and that he should resign immediately.

[@roilhead]

Luxon needs to be rolled for Xmas. Shakey ground, I doubt he will last.

[@OXSEnterprises]

I am a 38 year old Kiwi. What I worry about is that the term "honour the treaty" will just end up being screamed by every criminal in this counrry to get them off and money forever being extorted out of government and council forever and we just end up a completely third world country.

[@runforrestrun1965]

We heard the same rubbish when it was “settlements” ….full and final. Was promised that would be the end of it and maori would go on and use the millions paid for their benefit. Yet it’s been proven they keep going to the trough asking for more. This is yet another avenue they are trying. Next is the foreshore and seabed…be the sky and space next lol.

[@williamearnshaw410]

Add to that scenario... Maori get their filthy greedy mitts on the treasury... No benefits or pensions if you don't "convert" To Maori Dominion. If I were Kiwis not already gone like myself and thousands of others... I would say pack your go bag now. Put your money out of the country... It's all at risk...

[@davemonster2]

Did you know the we as a nation have spent less of all the treaty settlements than 1 year of super? So who is really bleeding the country dry. The Maori your so scared of or all the old people who don't want change

[@leowolters-o8y]

He has lost my vote. Incredibly immature.

[@davidfisher1735]

Vote Act

[@PaulHarris-w6z]

@@davidfisher1735 yea, gave my party vote to ACT for the first time because Seymore makes more sense than anyone else in a party leadership role . He has delivered pretty well so far. Next time all going well they will get both electorate and party vote. Luxon has burnt his bridges

[@lisac1619]

He or the party? Stop voting National. Stop being blinded by the fall guy. It's the oldest tactic in the book

[@garycody1929]

See how uncomfortable the gutless wonder became when Sean started talking.

[@douglasrushbrooke786]

This is so wrong National Needs to read the room one vote one person

[@davemonster2]

Everyone currently only has one vote? Do you think Maori get two votes during the election? Because if that's true your whole base is fundamentally flawed

[@bugseecooper940]

For those of us who voted for change he has just told us all to get stuffed ! plain and simple !

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@bugseecooper940 Ah but you believed him?Remember you get what you voted for!!!!!@

[@jasperhorace7147]

@@alistermacpherson7120 People believed Ardern and look what they got - the only source of truth - her truth which was all lies.

[@bugseecooper940]

@@alistermacpherson7120 No my party vote went to ACT. My local MP vote was National

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@bugseecooper940 Well if that made you happy & has delivered for you then well done

[@roilhead]

He has to go. New blood that can deliver in his place.

[@Ps119]

Luxon needs to go.

[@jenniferquinney7879]

Luxon your coalition party is doing well. unless you honour your partners we will not be voting for you again. David and winston will get our votes. David stick to your guns don’t change it for Luxton as nothing he can add. all New Zealand has a responsibility to read and discuss together and come to an agreement as one.

[@argondemad8024]

Well said🎉

[@JohnEBadham]

Winston is voting against Seymours bill also at the second reading. Pay attention!

[@andrewnoble9199]

Luxon resign

[@fatbastard70]

100% agree.

[@standbytogo123]

I have read the bill and it appears straight forward to me. No controversy there at all. If all Te Pati Maori can make of it is to criticise it for only being four pages long after all of their rhetoric regarding how it will tear the treaty up it just shows how inept they are. They have lost face. If they cannot comprehend the legal language of parliamentary bills and Acts then they should not be in Parliament. They have spread lies, propaganda and general scuttlebutt about this bill ever since it was proposed. They have used scare tactics to rouse their own people who are marching to Parliament to protest. They have egg all over their faces. As does Luxon.

[@philmills2970]

I will never be voting for National again I am now a 100% Act voter

[@standbytogo123]

I will be writing to my Local National MP and advising him that he has just lost my vote. Act will be getting both my votes at the next election.

[@robinlecomte1242]

Can I suggest, that you "spread the word", one letter is not enough, make it "many", give NZ Post a headache. Advice - the letter needs (+rules) - to contain your name (nom de guerre or fictitious names - not acceptable), residential address and be polite - anything rude, will see it composted. In your electorate - compose a letter and ask those you seek to do the same thing, use that letter (one version is acceptable in these circumstances) - but the same +rules apply to all - Good luck.

[@foggycoast]

Keep giving them the electorate vote though, because there's little chance of getting an ACT or NZF local MP in. Use your party vote to force a coalition where ACT and NZF will be stronger than National. As an example Taieri (South Dunedin plus Mosgiel and Milton) electorate would have got rid of Ingrid Leary (Liebour) if everyone who voted for the NZF candidate had voted for the National candidate instead. This safe Labour seat wasn't that safe after all.

[@robinlecomte1242]

@@foggycoast Hmm, whilst I agree with your thoughts, to make a bigger impact you need more MP's who will stand in an electorate. If you have watched the recent UK Gen elections - you will see that Reform achieved an interesting result. Good on then but ( always a but) - there is on 5 MP's, against 70 in the Lib/Dems Party - the only reason Reform did well, was because of Nigel Farage and already many in the UK "are walking their next GE vote backwards as Nigel has failed to live up to expectations"? Dear David Seymour need to up the anti and gather more people to become MP's and have a better selection system than what he has.

[@foggycoast]

@@robinlecomte1242 They need to find seats that they have a genuine chance of winning, rather than divide the vote and let Labour win them. That's the problem. The Greens targeted that very cleverly and won 2 electorate seats, Seymour has held one seat that has guaranteed ACT's place in Parliament even when they polled very low, etc. Winston can probably win a seat again, as could Shane Jones, if they pick carefully. ACT should target a couple of rural electorates where National has been lacklustre, but it's tricky because farmers are stupidly loyal to National thinking it is the farmers' party, when it really isn't doing much for them, just speaking with a forked tongue. If ACT want to win there, they need to guarantee that they will oppose and ban any biogenic emissions taxes. Really it's up to Mark Cameron and Andrew Hogarth to man up and switch the farmers vote from National to ACT.

[@Marysuegg]

Seeing the word 'Spineless' attached to Luxon a lot. Are his PR people aware the tide is turning against him? He seems as clueless as Kamala Harris! And he seems to be on the wrong side of a lot of issues.

[@badchefi]

As soon as it doesn’t go your way you go full MAGAtard - maybe educate yourself a bit before making any more stupid comments.

[@dave24-73]

Luxon is just scared of Maori I doubt he has even looked at the bill. He keeps saying it’s the treaty, 1840 treaty, 1975 principles bill, totally different things. Act are saying let’s review the 1975 bill, and at the same time leave the treaty as it is. What aren’t people getting here.

[@khoorirune4573]

Most are just coming to terms with their stupidity

[@argondemad8024]

Exactly

[@runforrestrun1965]

Media simply not stating the truth. Pandering to a minority group.

[@mxvega1097]

He looked at it when Cabinet agreed to this redraft from the Seymour original. So if he agreed that it should proceed from Cabinet to the House to be entered on the docket en route to first reading, at what point did he not like anything about it? This is naive flipflopping on a huge issue, and he needs to be called on it. There is a point in the near future where this becomes a coalition confidence matter... like, just before the Budget is heard. THAT would be a massive outflank by ACT. Support the bill, or tank the coalition, no confidence and supply.

[@dave24-73]

@ his stance has been the same, even before it was drafted, he clearly doesn’t want to upset Maori.

[@1976funkster]

Maybe it's time for the silent majority to stand up for their democratic right...

[@roilhead]

Roll Luxon for a start.

[@Matowix]

March across the bridge. But we are white so it's not allowed

[@Pedromanus56]

We voted for change Luxon. Do the follow through or fall on your sword mate.

[@realistically-r7g]

David Seymour is more intelligent than luxon,and this scares luxon !

[@alistermacpherson7120]

You must have missed your last Specsavers visit

[@TylerDurden-oy2hm]

Thats a stretch...Seymour has more experience in politics, remember that

[@alistermacpherson7120]

But Chris is PM & has final say

[@chrishall7051]

@@TylerDurden-oy2hm That's not a stretch at all! That's beyond question. Luxon isn't particularly intelligent even within National party circles whereas Seymour would probably have the highest IQ in Parliament (although that's not saying much admittedly).

[@TylerDurden-oy2hm]

@chrishall7051 beyond question?? Im not a clinical psychologist and i doubt you are, so what are you basing your statement on??

[@TonyBro-t7q]

Public vote problem solved it's called Democracy......?

[@michaeltoohey1385]

If the National Party does not believe that the New Zealand Government has a right to govern, how can its MPs remain in governance?

[@jamesthomas6611]

That’s sad I’ll be switching from National to Act next election

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@jamesthomas6611 From bad to worse

[@jeremysmith5232]

Act are more fun to be a part of, switched last time and so glad I did, people who go to meetings are not all in their eighties like a national Meeting

[@Rokker61]

@@alistermacpherson7120 Why?

[@LaurineCurrin]

To encourage you, contact Act and get their weekly newsletter. It's amazing what they are achieving. Definitely glad I voted for David

[@sherylwhite2201]

FFS, doesnt Luxon know the difference betweenge Treaty and the Principles. He hasnt got a clue!

[@Rokker61]

The bill will soon be up for public submissions over 6 months. I hope everyone here will make their anger and frustration known! Make sure you keep an eye on the ACT website with advice on making your voice heard loudly in Luxinda's ear!

[@LaurineCurrin]

Agreed, imagine Luxons face if the Bill gets a landslide.

[@roilhead]

Call for him to be rolled will stick it to him fast, he's on shaky ground.

[@Rowanfbird]

Yes we ALL MUST submit

[@geofflewis8599]

A coward like John Key who would not abolish the racist Maori Seats upon which the M party depends, citing 'hikois from Hell'. Shyt will happen when the M Party holds the balance of power..only a matter of 'when' not 'if'

[@v8power4ever]

This country wont change for the better when we have people like luxon that doesnt have any balls.

[@KC-580]

Thats a shame. I wont vote national again!

[@alistermacpherson7120]

@@KC-580 Wow National will go into a meltdown

[@roilhead]

Luxon will be shown the door.

[@lindamckenzie6500]

Luxon is weak and lilly livered .....not what we want in a PM...David Seymour...is correct in putting this treaty up for scrutiny...... .this outcome will do Luxon no favours ....

[@henningaxt6961]

Luxon better get behind this or he will be toast!

[@roilhead]

He's on shaky ground, wouldn't be surprised if he is rolled over this.

[@JohnEBadham]

​@@roilhead Read clause 4 of the National Party Constitution.

[@ColleenGray-e7j]

Luxon doesn't hear. This is going to be his downfall. He has not woken up to the fact that most New Zealanders want this bill passed as we are sick of these judges making up principles that are fake and this is not democracy!

[@MuzzaDemp]

Luxon is an invertebrate ! Seymour & Peters head & shoulders above him !

[@JohnEBadham]

Peters is voting against Seymour's racist bill also.

[@peterx2067]

Weak and insipid to one side, Luxon can not see just how common sense these principles are and how damaging the current one-sided messy arrangement is. He hasn't exactly been embraced by voters, and I think to some extent, the jury was out on Christopher Luxon, but no more. He is shown himself to be what many of us thought him to be, the very weakest link in this government!

[@PhilCollier-eh1dd]

I voted for Act to get rid of the treaty and Im special because Im a Maori, Hopefully David will lead our country one day, fand were the hell is Winston's support for this ?

[@LaurineCurrin]

Winston's act I believe is yet to come, after Davids. Winston categorically states "there are no principles", so I am guessing that after Luxon squashes Davids really concise Bill, Winston will introduce a No Principles Bill. Let's wait and see. But if he does, what will Luxon do then lol....😂 if he squashes that too he's toast and so will National be too.

[@Bonsqueesquee]

I voted Winston because of... anti wokeness.. but I honestly couldn't decide. Haven't seen much of old Winnie though?

[@Rowanfbird]

❤

[@cameronwallace8833]

Luxon lost alot of votes Today !

[@kevinholling9645]

He has no courage,we are all born equal, make it so .

[@jenniehaxton1240]

unbelievable so Luxon is saying in a big loud voice he doesn’t have a care for what NZers think He is on shaky ground now

[@jask002]

This is exactly why I voted for ACT as I didn't trust Luxon as being any better than Jacinda, so well thank you Mr Luxon you are not a leader of the country, rather you are a petty middle management that has failed up to your current position.

[@EpicTyme]

won't vote for luxon again, I'll be giving my vote to nz first

[@susanpockett4314]

If more people had voted NZF last time we'd be a lot better off.

[@JohnEBadham]

NZF are also voting against Seymour's bill at second reading. Pay attention!

[@migueltanongon8295]

@@JohnEBadhambecause NZF would rather delete the references on this so called Treaty Principles which would far better.

[@JohnEBadham]

​@@migueltanongon8295 So why isn't Seymour supporting Peters instead?

[@migueltanongon8295]

@@JohnEBadham because as Mr. Peters is Eminem and Seymour is Stan somehow

[@hhrfc671]

Luxon is a Maori Activist. Funny that the ' Hikoi in Whangarei was made up of people in expensive Utes. They're grifters, the lot of them. I pay 28% tax they pay 17%, is that fair? The only two people preventing Luxon from handing everything over to Maori activists are Seymour and Peters

[@badchefi]

Jealous of Māori doing well?

[@Hatunrumioc]

@badchefi wait I thought Maori weren't doing well and that the rest of the country needs to help them? If they're doing well then they obviously don't need more public funds an I right? Or are some Maori doing very well but others not doing well? And if that is the case why aren't the Maori that are doing well, not giving money out of their own pockets to those not doing well? I thought Maori tikanga was all about looking out for each other? So why are their Maori with different amounts of money in their bank accounts?

[@badchefi]

@ not all the white folks are doing well either. Your simplistic approach smells of stupidity.

[@mike-v7s]

Anyone else jumping ship and voting Act next election?

I voted ACT on my party vote, next time ACT will get my electorate vote as well.

[@garywheaton-lifewithgaz50]

I vote act

[@johnlynch4356]

I voted Act

[@stephenoverton8500]

Absolutely

[@CharlieRavioli]

Already did it. Could see this train wreck coming.

[@duanolckers6905]

I voted National. Very disappointed to see that Luxon can't see the good in the bill. The good in it seems to be obvious! So much for a government that I thought had common sense.....

[@Kiwisail]

Seriously Luxon doesn't get it.

[@Malcom4850]

I dont think luxon will do very well in the next election

[@marconesounds]

He will retire before that

[@donellaritchie]

I've been prior National voter but went with Winnie this time and Luxton has confirmed to me why I dislike and distrust him and won't be voting for him again. I'm very happy with David and Winston.

[@margaretvanson3601]

Luxon needs to read Sir Apirana Ngata's views on the treaty. This learned, esteemed Maori gentleman of the 19th century, clearly lays out what the treaty is and what it means. It never was described as a partnership or shared sovereignty. Queen Victoria wouldn't allow her own husband to share sovereignty with her. She certainly wasn't going to share it with a people she didn't know.

[@_.Marz._]

Because it wasn't her land to begin with. Greedy b a s t a r ds

[@_.Marz._]

Too bad. The old girl is LONG GONE!

[@jasperhorace7147]

@@_.Marz._ as should be the treaty.

[@barneyboy2008]

Maori never signed over sovereignty. They gave governorship, but nothing more. Why would 100k give sovereignty to the 2k Europeans that were here in 1840. Tell me that Marg.

[@jasperhorace7147]

@@barneyboy2008 You talk of Māori as if they were a harmonious, homogeneous people. They were always at war with each other.

[@Malcom4850]

Luxon needs to grow some .. he has lost my vote..

[@menziesdave1263]

Because Luxon is surgically tied to his instructions from his mentors at Blackrock.!!!!

[@Bonsqueesquee]

Still in the back of my mind, Key "approving" Luxon... then flashbacks of Key at WEF

[@menziesdave1263]

@@Bonsqueesquee Yes mate, the bastards are ALL in bed together & do NOT have NZ'ers best interests at heart. Bordering on being traitors!!!!

[@erniepeterson9569]

Looks like I will not be voting for national again

[@unSTEVOED]

Ask Luxon why he thinks it's racist. It sounds like he wants a Job with labour. He's reading from the script as Ardern

[@kiwiingrid]

He's either thick, being blackmailed, getting $$'s, or wants chaos.

[@stephaniepreston8923]

Or maybe, all of the above.

[@badchefi]

You are definitely thick.

[@edHinson-wc9jr]

Luxon is toast just another John Key.

[@erinloo8921]

Yep Obama was another hero oc his ...ask yrself!!!

[@andrewmann3787]

Hes just screawd us

[@marcoantonioperin2187]

He's a traitor.

[@brent2040]

Luxon is a disappointment. Definitely won't be voting national any time soon.

[@bigboy0625]

How about letting the people decide on this. We must vote and my vote would bin the treaty and let's be 1 people!!

[@alicedejanze4027]

What a bloody disgrace Luxon is, we must vote him out at the next election.

[@darrellwright5642]

History will judge the error youve made, prime minister

[@sojourn6697]

It’s time for National Party voters to realise National is past its use by date.

[@TrevorCunningham-o1y]

Luxor’s stance on this will come back to bite him in the arse bigtime next election,he obviously can not read a room

[@questor55]

John Key was a master of seeing which way the wind was blowing and was as flexible as a man with no spine. I wasn't a fan, but he was very successful as a politician. Unless Luxon can see something that I can't, he's misjudged the right wing voting block so fantastically that I don't see how he could get re-elected.

[@tombrock6011]

Go Sean, David, Winston, Shane……some real men

[@runforrestrun1965]

The man is a bit gutless. Why doesnt he and his team not support something so basic and would give all New Zealanders equal rights?

[@LaurineCurrin]

National under Key gave TPM the ok to get UN Indigeneous Rights. Findlayson changed the Foreshore and Seabed to include 'Tikanga' and now Luxon is squashing Davids Bill. By the way, National is changing the Findlayson act as there's 600+ claims claiming the entire NZ coastline exclusively for Maori

[@mikestevens85]

I have never been so disappointed in a Prime Minister.

[@echoromeo5879]

More disappointed than you were with Jacinda?

[@leylandbarr7247]

In the longer term it strengthens David Seymour’s standing.

[@FAMEROB]

get him on the show, obviously he is being pressured or he doesn't wont the hassle, this needs to be a recurring discussion

[@Longtimerolling]

Someone must have something over Luxon, When something not's making sense.. there's something wrong.

[@keitho9508]

National is going to lose support to ACT and NZ First if Luxon doesn't clarify his position. Clearly, he does support the right to govern etc but thinks the way the bill is worded is simplistic. Well, he then needs to be specifically asked if he supports a partnership governmental system etc. Without this clarity he will leak support.

[@woofwoof9647]

The REAL Treaty was Simple as well , with NO PRINCIPLES !!!

[@argondemad8024]

It needs to be simplistic. Its a simple thing. Equal. Thats it. One word is enough.

[@migueltanongon8295]

@@woofwoof9647 hear hear

[@woofwoof9647]

​@@migueltanongon8295 i have it here at home , All the Chiefs Signitures , Says Ceded Soveringty 4 times in the 3 Articles !!

[@LaurineCurrin]

He's already clarified his position. He doesn't believe it and will do everything to squash it.

[@IanHustwick]

I will resign from National if no support is forthcoming. And vote Act/Act next election

[@alandickie1818]

Act will do well from National's dereliction of democratic principles

[@bronwynsearle2117]

Get rid of the treaty

[@debthompson8706]

I did vote National for the first time. I don't understand Luxon? He can't be bothered looking into it. Just like sooo many 'social issues in our country' I Will Not be Voting Luxon again. He is arrogant and ignorant.

[@bronwynsearle2117]

@debthompson8706 and gutless 🙄

[@sarahstirling3945]

I agree get rid of the treaty in that case kick those that signed the treaty and the colonialists of today note immigrants out of Aotearoa...no treaty no pakeha oh no trade with our partners as per the commonwealth countries no trade so leavem maori will still be here

[@petercreagh8797]

I don't understand what the problem is when millions have been paid out in settlements over the years

[@sarahstirling3945]

@@petercreagh8797 i should think so pakeha made millions from stolen land by pushing and killing maori as well as destroyed land for farming and paying the price today through land erosion i.e. floods and now using those funds to help maori as well as fix the land what your ancestors destroyed but note pakeha, maori is still sharing it with pakeha so you benefit too

[@mikechristiansen6978]

Luxton is doing what his masters wont❤

[@briansatchell2319]

Blackrock

[@k3630]

Exactly

[@nikkiddle4745]

How is it possible that one of our biggest political parties cannot support democracy and equal rights.

[@terryoneil1940]

3rd generation national voter never again he will rue the day

[@bruceanderson1322]

Me to! He needs to listen to the people who voted for him or get out.

[@brucemacgregor3854]

I voted national, but with that attitude from him I will now vote for act

[@hughheeney3554]

Having just listened to the Prime Minister, National and Luxon have lost my vote.

[@gordonpotts9642]

It reminds me of John Key saying NO to the people of NZ referendum.

[@k3630]

This is world wide. Hes a stooge

[@operatorsix6933]

bingo.

[@DianeCottle-t6e]

Shame on you Luxton. Let’s see if Luxton starts to listen to the people and show he cannot be influenced by the minority. I find his stance is weak and disgusting. What has made me proud of being a kiwi and that we are equal. Luxton is very racist sadly and not here for the people. 🙏🏼

[@badchefi]

It’s Luxon - are you retarded?

[@badchefi]

ACT is a minority too😂

[@MickeyDC-om3pv]

The bill looks good. Makes the principles clear.

[@colinrichards3012]

He is running scared.

[@woofwoof9647]

There arnt any principles !!!

[@nzkirsty6816]

@@woofwoof9647 the Lange labour govt of 1975 created them….and have been snowballing in to legislation and decision making ever since.

[@MickeyDC-om3pv]

@@woofwoof9647 That's correct, which is why they are putting in a law that says what they are. NZ legislation always refers to the principles, which do not exist in writing. Great idea dont you thin k to write them down.

[@woofwoof9647]

@MickeyDC-om3pv There are Not Any Principles , i have the Treaty here at home , They Ceded Soverignty Simple as That !!

[@craigbaylis6684]

Its about time we faced up to the fact that many of our young, hardworking & well trained Kiwi's aren't just leaving our shores to Australia for economic reasons, but they see themselves as second class Non-Maori citizens if they stay here & they surely don't want to raise their children to be educated & governed like they are second class citizens.

[@CatherineAugust]

200 years of Māori being treated As second class citizens....

[@craigbaylis6684]

@@CatherineAugust So the answer to racism is to install race based policies. Reminds me of George Orwells book Animal farm.

[@CatherineAugust]

@craigbaylis6684 but your not fighting for the acts that go against race based laws that go against Māori. The tohunga suppression act, the Prendergast ruling to name a few along with the laws that made it legal to confiscate Māori land. Not to mention how when the Maori battalion who by the way is the MOST decorated army in the entire NZ army history returned from WWII their lands were sold to Non Maori and they never got the same benefits as their Non Maori counterparts....if you enjoy reading try reading the Price of Citizenship....Have a lovely day Toitu Te Tiriti!

[@craigbaylis6684]

@@CatherineAugust Catherine I am aware of the many wrongs dished out to Maori in the name of the Crown, biased Judges & even by local councils but to replace Institutional Racism with a new improved form of Institutional Racism seems doomed to repeat history when the grandchildren of our Philippine, Indian and Island nation immigrants realise they are not equal under the laws of this land. Although if the unsaid truth of those supporting special treatment of one race over others is to cleanse this land of those who oppose their view then we could well be on the right track. But it doesn't have seemed to served Zimbabwe well.

[@kiwicate123]

Got to hand it to you Sean, you ask the right questions. Don’t like the answers you got.

[@everobertshaw9285]

Luxton has previously been away from this country for so long that he's lost All ability to READ THE ROOM. We need a Prime Minister with a spine and not a quivering mess around the foot stomping and outrageous demands of Maori. David Seymours Treaty Principles Bill IS the sheriff who's come into town to end this plundering monstrosity. Let's support him NZ, a lone beacon of light and honesty.

[@Jane-q2u3m]

He's been captured by Maori lore, etc. It happened to me. He needs to be rescued but he's attending Maori lessons. Good luck to us all.

[@jasperhorace7147]

Being brainwashed.

[@bothafamily5002]

He is in for a hiding if he maintains that attitude. Shows incredible lack of political insight. He is turning out to be a great disappointment. Political wimp.

[@marjon888]

Skittle Luxon is as useless as Ardern.