Annette Sykes
Annette Sykes is a prominent New Zealand lawyer and advocate known for her work in Māori rights and social justice. She has a deep commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) and has been vocal in defending its significance in New Zealand's constitutional framework. Recently, she expressed strong opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill, arguing that it threatens to undermine the foundational treaty principles that shape the nation's identity and governance. Sykes has drawn parallels between the potential impact of this bill and the historical significance of the Magna Carta, emphasizing the importance of preserving the integrity of the treaty.
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Annette Sykes praised Nga wai hono i te po as the right leader for the moment.
New Māori queen brings hope for New Zealand in first speech: ‘Being Māori is forever’ | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-09-05
Opinion-maker Annette Sykes was present during David Parker's final speech.
‘Robbing Paula to pay Paul’: Pay equity ambush will come back to bite National – Audrey Young
New Zealand· 2025-05-08
Annette Sykes was involved with Waikerepuru's case and recalls the lack of funding but strong self-belief among the claimants.
Fifty years on, New Zealand’s tribunal upholding Māori rights faces a turning point | New ZealandUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-17
Annette Sykes is a Treaty lawyer who proposed an alternative to Shane Jones’ pathway forward for Māori development.
Minister celebrates defeat of Treaty Principles Bill, another urges Māori to accept ‘trade offs’ of economic developmentNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
Annette Sykes submitted an application to the parole board for an urgent hearing on behalf of Dean Wickliffe.
Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe tells supporters he’s prepared to dieNew Zealand· 2025-03-21
Annette Sykes submitted an application to the parole board for an urgent hearing on behalf of Dean Wickliffe.
Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe tells supporters he’s prepared to dieNew Zealand· 2025-03-21Annette Sykes is Dean Wickliffe's lawyer who claims he has lost 17kg since his hunger strike.
Dean Wickliffe’s hunger strike: Lawyer claims he’s lost 17kgNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Annette Sykes backed Willie Jackson's criticism of Richard Prebble's actions.
Richard Prebble’s Waitangi Tribunal exit a ‘political stunt’, says Willie JacksonNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Annette Sykes says the Treaty Principles Bill attempts to erase the treaty from the soul of the nation.
Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’, Annette Sykes saysNew Zealand· 2025-02-25