Over 400 Christian leaders have written an open letter asking the Government to stop the bill from going to Select Committee.

This list includes senior leaders of Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Salvation Army and Vineyard denominations.

Very Reverend Jay Ruka from Taranaki Cathedral is one of the signatories - and he said the bill is built on an incorrect premise.

"I just think it's unwise - such a proposal should be put forth in that forum. By all means, let's talk about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and even at that forum, but let's compare apples to apples."

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Over 400 Christian leaders have written an open letter asking the Government to stop the bill from going to Select Committee.
This list includes senior leaders of Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Salvation Army and Vineyard denominations.
Very Reverend Jay Ruka from Taranaki Cathedral is one of the signatories - and he said the bill is built on an incorrect premise.
"I just think it's unwise - such a proposal should be put forth in that forum. By all means, let's talk about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and even at that forum, but let's compare apples to apples."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Very Reverend Jay Ruka: Taranaki Cathedral Dean on the open letter urging the Government to stop the Treaty Principles Bill

Great Ormond Street Hospital in London has launched an urgent review of 721 cases that were treated by a former surgeon.

The hospital has revealed multiple children had come to severe harm under the care of Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's alleged Jabbar conducted inappropriate procedures on these children - causing permanent damage in some. 

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Great Ormond Street Hospital in London has launched an urgent review of 721 cases that were treated by a former surgeon.
The hospital has revealed multiple children had come to severe harm under the care of Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's alleged Jabbar conducted inappropriate procedures on these children - causing permanent damage in some. 
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the investigation into Great Ormond Street Hospital

Volatility has returned to US markets, with a significant drop on Friday.

Weak employment data saw markets price in larger cuts to US official interest rates by the US Federal Reserve - which is due to meet on the 17th of September.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further,

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Volatility has returned to US markets, with a significant drop on Friday.
Weak employment data saw markets price in larger cuts to US official interest rates by the US Federal Reserve - which is due to meet on the 17th of September.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further,
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US share markets dropping

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Brigitte Morten from Franks Ogilvie joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

ACT's David Seymour has outlined some new changes to the Treaty Principles Bill amid growing calls to not let the bill progress to select committee stage. Will this turn public opinion around? Will National change its mind about the bill?

The principal at Porirua College has cancelled upcoming literacy tests that students have to pass to get NCEA, because her students are not prepared. Is this the right call? 

New research reveals Kiwis are really boring when it comes to going out for dinner. A new survey found Auckland restaurants closed the earliest in the world. Why do we think this is? Do we need to change our image?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Brigitte Morten from Franks Ogilvie joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
ACT's David Seymour has outlined some new changes to the Treaty Principles Bill amid growing calls to not let the bill progress to select committee stage. Will this turn public opinion around? Will National change its mind about the bill?
The principal at Porirua College has cancelled upcoming literacy tests that students have to pass to get NCEA, because her students are not prepared. Is this the right call? 
New research reveals Kiwis are really boring when it comes to going out for dinner. A new survey found Auckland restaurants closed the earliest in the world. Why do we think this is? Do we need to change our image?
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Very Reverend Jay Ruka: Taranaki Cathedral Dean on the open letter urging the Government to stop the Treaty Principles Bill

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