Matiu Rata
Matiu Rata was a notable New Zealand politician and Māori leader who served as a Member of Parliament in the 1970s and 1980s. He was known for his strong advocacy for Māori rights and played a significant role in the Māori land and treaty settlements process. Rata's contributions have left a lasting impact on New Zealand's approach to indigenous issues and the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Matiu Rata passed a bill in 1975 that wrote the Treaty of Waitangi into legislation for the first time.
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Shipley urged the committee to think of political leaders, including Matiu Rata, who had the courage to say in the context of the treaty, the loss of the language, is indefensible.
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