So it looks like the Treaty Principles Act is toast as Christopher Luxon assured us it would be.  

Much was made over the weekend that 90 per cent of the submissions were against it.  

But that means nothing if all the opposing submissions were just photocopies of one. 

Māori are organised. Anyone who’s seen their multiple Hikoi's and the awesome organisation of the Kings Tangi should know that.  

You underestimate Māori at your peril.   

But it must also be noted that Act’s act was a simplistic dog. Much of it is already covered by the bill of rights.  

At its heart it was three sentences designed to overthrow 50 years of legal development. 

But is the movement against the treaty dead.  

No, it is not. New Zealand first wants to have a crack. 

And Winston Peters, being the experienced legislator, wants to amend the existing Treaty Principles legislation we already have.  

He ran his election campaign on it. It's the smart way to achieve real change. 

And as we approach the changeover between Peters and Seymour of the Deputy PM role, Winston will have the time and the energy to have his try. 

So welcome to round two of the Treaty Principles debate. A round that has much more chance to succeed.