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==The Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975==
The [[Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975]] introduced the phrase '''principles of the Treaty of Waitangi'''. It is found twice in the long title of the Act, in the preamble, and also in Section 6(1) which provides for the Waitangi Tribunal to inquire into claims by Maori that they are prejudicially affected by Crown acts (or omissions) that are inconsistent with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.<ref>{{cite web |title=Section 6(1) of the Treaty_of_Waitangi_Act_1975 |url=https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1975/0114/latest/DLM435515.html}}</ref>
The preamble to the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 summarises the Act as follows:{{blockquote|An act to provide for the observance, and confirmation, of the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi by establishing a Tribunal to make recommendations on claims relating to the practical application of the Treaty and to determine whether certain matters are inconsistent with the principles of the Treaty.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1975/0114/latest/DLM435368.html#DLM435371}}</ref>}}
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