Act still firmly believes it can change people's minds on the Treaty of Waitangi.

During the election campaign, leader David Seymour proposed holding a referendum on Treaty principles.

The new Government has decided instead to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill based on existing ACT policy through a select committee.

Act Leader David Seymour told Heather du-Plessis Allan whether or not the bill becomes a reality depends on whether he can persuade the public it's a good idea - and his coalition partners as well.

He says they're nervous it's going to cause hostility and disruption, but he believes it's a discussion New Zealand needs to have.

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