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.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

20,295

Power

815$

Sentiment

7.87

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
New Zealand	1	6.00	0.04%	+0%	4,822,233	2,124	$210,000	93$
United Kingdom	1	8.00	0.03%	+0%	67,886,011	18,171	$2,700,000	723$
Totals	2				72,708,244	20,295	$2,910,000	816$

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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom: Annette Sykes was involved with Waikerepuru's case and recalls the lack of funding but strong self-belief among the claimants. 8

Huirangi Waikerepuru Shane Jones Matiu Rata Luke Fitzmaurice Brown

The Guardian: Fifty years on, New Zealand’s tribunal upholding Māori rights faces a turning point | New Zealand

New Zealand: Annette Sykes is a Treaty lawyer who proposed an alternative to Shane Jones’ pathway forward for Māori development. 6

Shane Jones Potaka Julia Gabel

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Minister celebrates defeat of Treaty Principles Bill, another urges Māori to accept ‘trade offs’ of economic development

New Zealand: Annette Sykes submitted an application to the parole board for an urgent hearing on behalf of Dean Wickliffe. 7

Dean Wickliffe Kym Grierson Abel

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe tells supporters he’s prepared to die

New Zealand: Annette Sykes submitted an application to the parole board for an urgent hearing on behalf of Dean Wickliffe. 7

Dean Wickliffe Kym Grierson Abel

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe tells supporters he’s prepared to die

New Zealand: Annette Sykes is Dean Wickliffe's lawyer who claims he has lost 17kg since his hunger strike. 6

Dean Wickliffe Kym Grierson Tame Iti Steve Abel

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Dean Wickliffe’s hunger strike: Lawyer claims he’s lost 17kg

New Zealand: Annette Sykes backed Willie Jackson's criticism of Richard Prebble's actions. 6

Richard Prebble Willie Jackson David Seymour Tama Potaka Caren Fox

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Richard Prebble’s Waitangi Tribunal exit a ‘political stunt’, says Willie Jackson

New Zealand: Annette Sykes says the Treaty Principles Bill attempts to erase the treaty from the soul of the nation. 3

David Seymour Dame Anne Salmond Julia Gabel

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’, Annette Sykes says