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    Duncan Cameron

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Privy Council rules on Samoan citizenship

1982 Privy Council rules on Samoan citizenship

The Privy Council granted New Zealand citizenship to Western Samoans born after 1924. The government challenged this ruling, leading to accusations of betrayal and racism. more...

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Political and constitutional timelineTowards independence - NZ in Samoa

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  • The citizenship of Western Samoans (Te Ara)
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