Dominic O'Sullivan

Dec 9, 2024 | openforum.com.au | Dominic O'Sullivan

As New Zealand’s Treaty Principles Bill goes to a parliamentary select committee hearing it’s worth thinking about whether te Tiriti o Waitangi really does undermine liberal democracy as the Bill’s proponents say. On the other hand, Te Pāti Māori says that the British Crown and rangatira (chiefs) signed the agreement in 1840 to create a ‘fulfilling’ partnership.

Nov 21, 2024 | teaonews.co.nz | Dominic O'Sullivan

This article first appeared on The Conversation. With the ACT Party’s Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill having its first reading in parliament last week, the debate and protests have been – understandably – focused on the local historical and political landscape. But New Zealand isn’t alone in struggling with ideas about the truth of colonialism and its impacts, and how these should influence policy debates and legislation.

Nov 19, 2024 | dailybulletin.com.au | Dominic O'Sullivan |Charles Sturt

With the ACT Party’s Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill having its first reading in parliament last week, the debate and protests have been – understandably – focused on the local historical and political landscape. But New Zealand isn’t alone in struggling with ideas about the truth of colonialism and its impacts, and how these should influence policy debates and legislation. Similar debates are playing out in British Columbia in Canada and Queensland in Australia.

Nov 17, 2024 | theconversation.com | Dominic O'Sullivan

With the ACT Party’s Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill having its first reading in parliament last week, the debate and protests have been – understandably – focused on the local historical and political landscape. But New Zealand isn’t alone in struggling with ideas about the truth of colonialism and its impacts, and how these should influence policy debates and legislation. Similar debates are playing out in British Columbia in Canada and Queensland in Australia.

Nov 17, 2024 | thebulletin.net.au | Dominic O'Sullivan |Charles Sturt

Written by Dominic O'Sullivan, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, and Professor of Political Science, Charles Sturt University With the ACT Party’s Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill[1] having its first reading in parliament last week, the debate and protests have been – understandably – focused on the local historical and political landscape.