@greybuckleton why was the act 1975 was brought into the first place? Because the crown was trying to sell off ceased/stolen maori land post treaty to the highest bidder. What is this Bill? A slimy way to turn the bill back?
@@hailzreignmanga no it was not selling land at the time. The Bill was brought in because there was no legal powers given to the treaty at all, and it was deemed that there should be some legal recognition of the treaty and some settlement process for the stolen land. The 1975 Treaty of Waitangi act is what formed the Waitangi Tribunal in order to compensate the Iwi for unrightful land confiscations and requires the "principal's of the treaty" to be considered in government departments. It cost the government a lot of money. It was literally the opposite of trying to sell off land to make money. And the 1975 bill wasn't turning anything back, it was the original. Prior to it there was no legal recognition of the Treaty of Waitangi in NZ law at all.
You are racists. And now you're all being exposed by Maori, by pakeha, by your coalition partners and by the media, ACT will not be part of the next government.
@walkerb2730 you probably just haven't noticed David before but if you watch him for some time you'll see he's always on the side of common sense, always about the facts, well spoken, intelligent... when he was younger he sort of came off like an awkward nerd, but he was always right... now he's matured I can't think of a better principled man to lead New Zealand.
Well done David Seymour, you’re a shining star in parliament trying to give all New Zealanders the same rights . The MSM at their untruthful bias best 🤮
This fella needs to be PM. Just absolutely clear in every answer. Where's people's bloody logic like c'mon. Stay solid David. Dividing people by race is racist........
@@vjbond3945 atlas have taught him well next they will be trying to take over our country viva him What’s in the dark will come to the light he has a hidden agenda I bet let’s see 🤔
Who is this bias reporter that keeps telling David that he said things that he did not, she needs to go back to school or have her ears cleaned. She is like a fly buzzing around you head when you are trying to take a nap.
Well said David. This woke media need to be defunded until they can interview and report in an impartial way. You wisely shut down the stuff reporter when she was 'bending the truth' and answered those who were mutually respectful and asked genuine questions.
@@terangitihema496 ahh yes, i wondered how long it would be before the uneducated threw their rattles out of the cot and started name calling. not long apparently.
You are planting the seed that will shape the future of this country and people for generations to come. Over history people have given their lives to protect this kind of idea of freedom and equality, that is humanity...
Those reporters are children. Where's the maturity and understanding of equal rights? Disappointing. Thank you Mr Seymour. I hope you are Prime Minister one day. NZ needs YOU!
Handles the media like a professional. Much smarter than anyone asking him the questions !!!! Gotta like the way he is working for me…salary payment for this month APPROVED!!!!!
Today, that was the Tea Party, followed by the rest of the Opposition. For a first reading of a Bill, they all behaved like First Entrants today. Only Act conducted themselves with dignity.
If only journalists could hear what they sound like to the rest of us. They have achieved the unthinkable…the politician sounded like the level head mature person in the room. 😂
We hold these truths to be self-evident....."All men are created equal".......an old line but a good and noble one and at this time Seymour is on his own in holding the candle. Seymour is NZ'z Martin Luther King.
Didn't they get chewed up and spat out. They are meant to report, not dictate. It sounds like the reporters would like a (1980s South African system) where you have race based laws.
@mattkerr8443 the reinterpretation of the original meaning of the treaty, the mission creep of the Waitangi tribunal and of the courts in changing interpretations over time to the advantage of some people.
Don`t you just hate the pathetic young media throwing their mics in front of David and especially that immature woke idiot from Stuff. David handles them all so well. Good on you David Seymour
Yes, if those Mo Ron’s think that is winning hearts and minds, they are even less intelligent than they appear to be. All they are doing is displaying the bullying, racism, disdain and loss of rights we would all suffer if they got their own way.
Our future P.M. Now he just needs to pick between Peters and Jones (maybe someone else will step up before then) as the person to help him lead this country.
@@mattkerr8443 Whose education is more important? And what point are you making about the Bill of rights? The entire point, is that the principles are referred to in over 50 pieces of legislation. e.g. 'Conservation Act 1987 - Section 4'. But the principles weren't defined in the Treaty of Waitangi, they were defined by the government and courts of 1975 with no input from the public. Let's all get educated, and let the people decide what those principles should be. Both Maori and Non-Maori.
200,000 people have gun license in NZ they always bringing up that 1 guy who wasn't even a kiwi imagine if we took away everyone's car because someone drank drove what that dude did was horrible but we all shouldn't get punished for it
Amazing job David.. not many people could remain cool faced with such bunch woke leftist "journalists " Keep it up Kiwis are not stupid and watching.. you a hero in our eyes, votes for Act will sky rocket next election.
Couldn’t be happier with the work coming from the ACT Party - every single one of them, putting in the hard yards and dealing with reporters like her in their stride 👍 nice work David.
Jen Lynch got served by Seymour!
Go David 👏👏👏
He's a bad man
@@tama-tuute-po9042or a smart one
@@tama-tuute-po9042Why does wanting equality for all New Zealanders make him a bad man?
She is a piece of work - every question a 'gotcha'...attempted anyway!
They are like vultures pecking away. But David holds himself well.
We aren't actually debating a 184 year old document, we are debating the parliament bill from the 1970s.
1987
@@HEILEST 1975 was the Treaty of Waitangi act. Which bill are you refereeing to?
@greybuckleton why was the act 1975 was brought into the first place? Because the crown was trying to sell off ceased/stolen maori land post treaty to the highest bidder. What is this Bill? A slimy way to turn the bill back?
@@hailzreignmanga no it was not selling land at the time. The Bill was brought in because there was no legal powers given to the treaty at all, and it was deemed that there should be some legal recognition of the treaty and some settlement process for the stolen land. The 1975 Treaty of Waitangi act is what formed the Waitangi Tribunal in order to compensate the Iwi for unrightful land confiscations and requires the "principal's of the treaty" to be considered in government departments. It cost the government a lot of money. It was literally the opposite of trying to sell off land to make money.
And the 1975 bill wasn't turning anything back, it was the original. Prior to it there was no legal recognition of the Treaty of Waitangi in NZ law at all.
I had that thought the other day.I’m really hoping to be able to walk on any beach.teach my family to fish.
We stand with you David. Equal rights and democracy are fundamental to a healthy NZ society. Aparthied has no place here.
Isn't it hilarious this so-called apartheid is for the native culture and not the colonists🤣🤣, should be the otherway around
You are racists. And now you're all being exposed by Maori, by pakeha, by your coalition partners and by the media, ACT will not be part of the next government.
Good. Stand together. Get embarrassed together. That's team work. 😂😂
@@vbarcodev9714 you have no idea what apartheid means.
@@Arms26 Apartheid is Racial segregation, am i right or am i right 😆
I don't normally bat for this team, but this dude is making significant progress towards real equality and of course common sense.
Please read the Bill of Rights which is Law!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Education is more important than opinions
annd what exactly are you suffering from in terms of racial segregation in nz🤣how are maori better off than you. please explain
@walkerb2730 you probably just haven't noticed David before but if you watch him for some time you'll see he's always on the side of common sense, always about the facts, well spoken, intelligent... when he was younger he sort of came off like an awkward nerd, but he was always right... now he's matured I can't think of a better principled man to lead New Zealand.
Thank you David for staying strong on this issue and speaking so clearly!
Election now you will win
This man's head is screwed on right. Well spoken David.
@@KleinBaas80 h
nah, he's a prick
Incredibly well handled David.
Yep...thanks for nothing
David is walking and talking absolutely trash 🗑
Please read the Bill of Rights which is Law!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Education is more important than opinions
@@mattkerr8443 You need to stop pushing the ,replay button all the time.
@@mattkerr8443 you clearly don't know what trash is
Equal rights for all New Zealanders!!✊️
David is absolutely correct, how can anyone disagree with everyone being equal?
They can disagree very easily when there is preferential treatment involved.
maybe because the democracy the Crown established in this country was justified on the conditions of the protections for Maori enshrined in Te Tiriti
Easily it appears
@@brendonmadden-smith This is a different time now.
@BobJones-cd9mt how convenient
Well done David Seymour, you’re a shining star in parliament trying to give all New Zealanders the same rights . The MSM at their untruthful bias best 🤮
Get them all david. Stop these handout kids
i agree, loads of hand out kids receiving intergenerational wealth handed down to them used from stolen land and resources. You go David
The only handout kids are pakeha who have benefitted from injustices inflicted on maori.
No thanks
How does he put up with this endless rubbish? Respect.
Respect is earned not given
Respect?
@mattkerr8443 David Seymore from the actlas party is a farq wit
@rodnichols6237 Couldn't agree more and I don't give it lightly.
@mattkerr8443 You bet. More and more, to my own suprise.
Brilliant responses to the silly media baiting. That childish Stuff reporter was beyond belief!
well handled David. Your professionalism under such pressure is fantastic and explains why respect and support for you is growing exponentially.
This fella needs to be PM. Just absolutely clear in every answer. Where's people's bloody logic like c'mon. Stay solid David. Dividing people by race is racist........
Seymour for PM👍👏
@@vjbond3945 atlas have taught him well next they will be trying to take over our country viva him
What’s in the dark will come to the light he has a hidden agenda I bet let’s see 🤔
Brilliant responses Minister David Seymour
Who is this bias reporter that keeps telling David that he said things that he did not, she needs to go back to school or have her ears cleaned. She is like a fly buzzing around you head when you are trying to take a nap.
Well Done David, you deal with the sham media so well.
David always plays defense with the media. That's because his views are corrupt.
Stand down David !!!!!
Please read the Bill of Rights which is Law!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Education is more important than opinions
@@mattkerr8443 Hey Matt ker stop being a wan ker
Well said David. This woke media need to be defunded until they can interview and report in an impartial way. You wisely shut down the stuff reporter when she was 'bending the truth' and answered those who were mutually respectful and asked genuine questions.
Absolutely.
Keep going David, we are so proud of what you're doing for NZ.
Good on you David, the woman reporter was trying to get you to rise to the occasion and yet again, completely composed, telling it the way it is.
She just embarrassed herself
Well handled Mr Seymour. You are brave to stand alone with this Bill. Disappointed with National.
At least the Coalition Govt voted it through today, and there's a 6 month Select Committee process where we can all submit.
Good luck with the committee process because yous are going to need it! Muppets!
@@terangitihema496 ahh yes, i wondered how long it would be before the uneducated threw their rattles out of the cot and started name calling. not long apparently.
😂😂😂😂"Yous" 😂😂😂😂😂@@waldopepper4069
You are planting the seed that will shape the future of this country and people for generations to come. Over history people have given their lives to protect this kind of idea of freedom and equality, that is humanity...
Seed of hate....what? Freedom what Freedom lol
What have the Bill.of Rights which is Law!!! Go read a book mate
@@mattkerr8443 So you’re just another Māori party voter.
@@mattkerr8443 We don't have equality though do we? Certain people have more rights than others. Or haven't you read a real book lately?
Doing great work David, maybe that ignorant reporter will be apart of the sackings going along soon? That would make me sleep well at night
Amen.
Equal rights for all New Zealanders…..what’s wrong with that?
Some lose the gravy train.
Bill of Rights is Law
..go read it
We live on maori land handed down from father to Son we still paye rates Where's the equal in this?
@robbiedavis6643 well thats what equal rights look like buddy.
@@mattkerr8443 You really need to stop pushing the replay button dick You are becoming very boring.
Those reporters are children. Where's the maturity and understanding of equal rights? Disappointing. Thank you Mr Seymour. I hope you are Prime Minister one day. NZ needs YOU!
Handles the media like a professional. Much smarter than anyone asking him the questions !!!! Gotta like the way he is working for me…salary payment for this month APPROVED!!!!!
David saving New Zealand. We rock with you bro. Voting ACT from now on 👊
OMG who let the kindergarten children out
The jokes just keep coming. Watching kindergarten children is a little disturbing
Today, that was the Tea Party, followed by the rest of the Opposition. For a first reading of a Bill, they all behaved like First Entrants today.
Only Act conducted themselves with dignity.
Should be ashamed ! Like Willie Jackson said! He’s a liar! Muppet!
@@terangitihema496Willie’s a muppet.thats the reason he got kicked out of parliament for the day😂great job
If only journalists could hear what they sound like to the rest of us. They have achieved the unthinkable…the politician sounded like the level head mature person in the room. 😂
The juvenile stupidity of “our” media these days is an embarrassment
We hold these truths to be self-evident....."All men are created equal".......an old line but a good and noble one and at this time Seymour is on his own in holding the candle. Seymour is NZ'z Martin Luther King.
Pretty proud of him😊. Doing very well 🥰.
That woman journo got owned
Jenna Lynch. Did a wee hissy fit too when she didn't like his response to her injecting euthanasia into the discussion.
Spit roast
@@jnavonoDabsolutely nailed her. left her speechless, what a sourpuss 😂😂
If indeed she is a woman
Lots of kiwis do stand with you david.
And you deal with the medias venom so well
Yep all 8%of you
And many do not and just not Maori
Class Act , pardon the pun
Are these people meant to be journalists 😂😂 omg... NZ is embarrassing 😳
And you wonder why no one believes them, let alone why so many news companies are losing money. It's all about opinions and not on facts as of old.
David Seymour is one of the few parliamentarians worth listening to. Top marks.
Definitely not
It's like living in Japan for 20years then asking them you want equal rights as them. How'd you think that will go
@@robbiedavis6643Wgat a stupid question, no comparison.
@@colinrichards3012 how
Lmaoooo
Well handled.Glad I voted for Act 🙌
Vote for who ever you like.....just make better choices
@@mattkerr8443 Not the best advice coming from someone who left your comment.
David, you’re a legend. I don’t know how you put up with this every day. Keep up the good work.
This is... sensible.
Say what?
Great speaker you are David and hold them accountable when they twist words looking for a story, Well done David makes me glad I voted for you.
David has bad character. Act need a new leader. Perhaps you should choose a man for the role. 😮
@@josephjamesrollo9826 grow up!
@josephjamesrollo9826 David is doing a great job. Thank you very much.
Report Bot
@@josephjamesrollo9826 And you are another Maori party voter as well. With comments like that.
EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE OF ANY SOCIETY
Kotahitanga is equality for all.
Can you explain how we are currently not equal in NZ society?
Please read our existing law....thank you
@vbarcodev9714 We are equal currently, under labor we were not.
@@marianabezuidenhout2640 *Labour, is currently not in power.
Great work David.
Didn't they get chewed up and spat out. They are meant to report, not dictate. It sounds like the reporters would like a (1980s South African system) where you have race based laws.
David’s far to polite and therefore gets no cut through…..he needs more mongrel
Those Jono's didn't ask a single positive type question.....Not difficult to see why a large percentage of New Zealanders have zero trust in them
Great professionalism, seriously next level 👍
Is next level now or the rot will settle in even more...
Good journalism
He's just trying to stop the rot.
Pooo...you stink
What rot?
@mattkerr8443 the reinterpretation of the original meaning of the treaty, the mission creep of the Waitangi tribunal and of the courts in changing interpretations over time to the advantage of some people.
Good for you David.
Stick with it!
It's amazing how these supposed journalists twist words!
All subsidies should be withdrawn from all media
YES, Amen to that.
Don`t you just hate the pathetic young media throwing their mics in front of David and especially that immature woke idiot from Stuff. David handles them all so well. Good on you David Seymour
That Stuff activist just doesn't get it, does she?
Those young media are asking the real question
@@o4-a224 Real question/s ..? about one sided woke rubbish. Stuff are the wokest of the wokester morons
@@o4-a224 You moron, they should be thanking David for wanting everyone to be equal.
Pretty amateur aren’t they
Keep pushing David !!
That TVNZ journalist is so tiresome
It looks like she’s holding a stuff mic.
Get em david 🐕
We have the Bill of Rights which is Law that provide protection for you ! Please read it
Agree with him or not, he’s shaping into a genuine statesman
I guarantee you the majority of people that appose the bill haven't even read the first word of it.
A masterclass in how to handle a press conference in 2024
David thank you!
These reporters sure look jittery and wide eyed , did they have a team meeting in the toilet before this?
😂
Nice, lets put seymour…act… in as the majority party next time
😂🤣😂
I love this man. He has a backbone of steel.
Absolutely ❣️
No backbone here mate
Please read the Bill of Rights which is Law!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Education is more important than opinions
@@mattkerr8443 Your backbone may grow sometime MATE
💯
Well done David , Don’t let them shut you down
He's a man....not The Man....and thank God his not!!!!!!
Go for it David we are behind you and even more after the shameful display in parliament today
Yes, if those Mo Ron’s think that is winning hearts and minds, they are even less intelligent than they appear to be. All they are doing is displaying the bullying, racism, disdain and loss of rights we would all suffer if they got their own way.
Well done David. I stand with you
Good work David keep up the good work
You are spot on David, our media need to ask meaningful questions
Go David
It was so good to see David Seymour giving the woke reporters a lesson in democracy
Our future P.M. Now he just needs to pick between Peters and Jones (maybe someone else will step up before then) as the person to help him lead this country.
Please read the Bill of Rights which is Law!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Education is more important than opinions
@@mattkerr8443 And assumptions can leave you looking foolish.
Either define the principles into legislation, or remove them from legislation unless they're defined. They shouldn't be there in the first place.
Please read the Bill of Rights which is Law!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Education is more important than opinions
@@mattkerr8443 Whose education is more important? And what point are you making about the Bill of rights? The entire point, is that the principles are referred to in over 50 pieces of legislation. e.g. 'Conservation Act 1987 - Section 4'. But the principles weren't defined in the Treaty of Waitangi, they were defined by the government and courts of 1975 with no input from the public. Let's all get educated, and let the people decide what those principles should be. Both Maori and Non-Maori.
💯 % supporting you David!
THERE should be an age limit on these so called reporters dumb questionsso imature
It's awesome that Parliament has these work-experience days when the school kids come in to ask questions
David is doing amazing for all people of this land.. All people should have the same rights and responsibilitys
How is that woman a reporter?
@@Tantium indead...
indeed...
She’s an activist
An impressive guy.
Please read the Bill of Rights which is Law!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Education is more important than opinions
You have support continue. Dont back down to wokeness
The women throwing the hissy fit is absolutely stuffed.
Media are morons, at least this lot.
yup, who is the child with the eyebrows asking if he can go to the toilet?
Keep going David, stick to what you and most true New Zealanders believe also!
As a Maori I support the bill. I don't support apartheid or racism.
Good on you David I am right behind you
Please read the Bill of Rights which is Law!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Education is more important than opinions
Act for the majority party in 2026!
Did not vote for ACT, but totally agree for the defining of the Treaty Bill.
Please read the Bill of Rights which is Law!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Education is more important than opinions
You will get another chance to correct that in 2026.
Legend David!
David Seymour New Zealand. is right behind you. Equal rights for everybody.
Go David! Better than I could do. Well done.
You are more than a politician, you are a visionary...
That's blind as a bat
@josephjamesrollo9826 Bat can see in the dark...
@@josephjamesrollo9826 🤣
Please read the Bill of Rights which is Law!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Education is more important than opinions
Quality journalism from "Stuff" as expected 🤮
they want to embarrass kiwi into the holes so they can have there way... Noway
David Seymour, the only man in Parliament telling the truth
You are right we should be equal
you're doing great Dave keep it up ,all kiwis are EQUAL
200,000 people have gun license in NZ they always bringing up that 1 guy who wasn't even a kiwi imagine if we took away everyone's car because someone drank drove what that dude did was horrible but we all shouldn't get punished for it
We are the laughing stock of the world
Thank you david, your doing a fantastic job
That Stuff reporter is being owned by
Amazing job David.. not many people could remain cool faced with such bunch woke leftist "journalists "
Keep it up Kiwis are not stupid and watching.. you a hero in our eyes, votes for Act will sky rocket next election.
True not by an ancentry but every one is entitle to be equal
Just David proving why he and Act belong in Parliament.
Couldn’t be happier with the work coming from the ACT Party - every single one of them, putting in the hard yards and dealing with reporters like her in their stride 👍 nice work David.
Congrats to David and Act for fighting for the equal rights for all citizens. The first reading of the Bill is only the start..
David Seymour for PM !!
Doing great work David 👍