Andrew Urquhart explores ways in which Treaty interpretations have shaped governance and government; who the emerging players are in the shifting sand of Maori politics, and the influence of Treaty issues on party campaigns this election year. With special guests Hon. Chris Finlayson (former Treaty Negotiations Minister), political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards (The Democracy Project), and Te Karere Scarborough (Te Wananga Ihorangi).

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