Quirk of NZ democracy could play key role in treaty debate

 Quirk of NZ democracy could play key role in treaty debate

In New Zealand, the prime minister has ruled out a referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi, but legal experts warn there are multiple paths to a nationwide vote.

In New Zealand there is a way for citizens to kickstart a referendum themselves and it may complicate the already charged debate over Indigenous rights in the country.
Like in Australia, the governm…