Why New Zealand’s Founding Treaty Is in Focus as Thousands Protest for Māori Rights
A proposed law that would redefine New Zealand’s founding treaty with its Indigenous people has triggered political turmoil.
Shadow of Empire Hangs Over New Zealand’s Treaty Debate
Any discussion about Māori rights must go hand-in-hand with a reckoning over Britain’s impact on indigenous communities.
New Zealand opposition parties seek to contain mass protests against racist Treaty Principles Bill
Labour, the Greens, Te Pāti Māori and the pseudo-left ISO have sought to keep the anti-government protests within the ...
What is the Treaty of Waitangi and why is it sparking huge Māori protests in New Zealand?
Activists are protesting proposed changes to New Zealand's foundational document, the Treaty of Waitangi. But is the bill ...
42,000 People Call on New Zealand to Respect Treaty of Waitangi in Historic Protest
In New Zealand, 42,000 people gathered in front of the Parliament building in Wellington earlier today after taking part in a ...
New Zealand MPs disrupt parliament with haka to protest Indigenous treaty bill
New Zealand's parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday after Maori members staged a haka to disrupt the vote on a ...
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What is the Treaty of Waitangi and why is it sparking huge Māori protests in New Zealand?
But the most consequential reform is being championed by ACT leader David Seymour, who wants to redefine the interpretation of New Zealand's foundational document, the Treaty of Waitangi (Te ...
35,000 arrive at New Zealand parliament to protest against controversial Māori treaty bill – as it happened
Nine-day march across New Zealand culminates in Wellington as huge numbers gather to protest bill that opponents say seeks to dilute Māori rights.   02:40Eva Corlett As the hīkoi began to ...
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Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill?
So, what was the Treaty of Waitangi, what are the proposals for altering it, and why has it become a flashpoint for protests in New Zealand? Thousands of marchers protesting government policies ...
‘Everybody has a right to say’: New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi criticised
New Zealand ACT Leader David Seymour calls into question the Treaty of Waitangi Bill, claiming everyone in the country has a ...