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Members of the Constitutional Advisory Panel.
A focus on the future
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Considering the rules that govern our country is an
opportunity the people of Aotearoa New Zealand
shouldn’t miss.
During the next six months whänau, work
colleagues, community networks and iwi
are invited to share their ideas about the
constitution of Aotearoa. Taking an active part
in the conversation could shape the future for
generations to come.
The 12-member independent group has been
tasked with reporting back to the Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Mäori Affairs by the end
of 2013 on a range of constitutional issues.
Panel members come from many walks of life,
cultural backgrounds and regions. They bring
extensive knowledge and experience in community
engagement, local and central government, media,
education, politics and Mäori society.
Their role is to listen, record and consider people’s
views on a range of constitutional issues from the
Bill of Rights to the Treaty of Waitangi.
Panel co-chair, Sir Tipene O’Regan (Ngäi Tahu)
describes the constitution as a käkahu or cloak
that shapes the way we run our country.
“I want New Zealanders to think about whether
our current constitution will meet the needs of the
very different world our great-grandchildren will
inherit,” said Sir Tipene.
Fellow co-chair Emeritus Professor John Burrows
QC said: “We often reconsider and change specific
laws, but this constitutional review provides
an opportunity to review the most basic and
fundamental law of them all.”
Youngest Panel member Hinurewa Poutu
(Ngäti Rangi, Te Äti Haunui a Päpärangi, Ngäti
Maniapoto) said the constitutional review is a
good stepping stone for everyone to think about
their aspirations for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Regional Directors from Te
Puni Kökiri will help the Panel
engage with local Mäori
communities and support
regional hui throughout
Aotearoa. Details for these hui
and other public engagement
activities will be available on
www.cap.govt.nz.
For more background
information about the key
topics, the Panel has published
an easy-to-read booklet called
New Zealand’s Constitution:
The Conversation So Far. You
can view and download a copy
from the website.
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