"Tens of thousands of people in New Zealand gathered in front of Parliament in Wellington... to show dissent against a bill they said would dilute Indigenous people's rights."
"'It's different to when I was a child,' participant Shanell Bob said. 'We're stronger now, our tamariki are stronger now, they know who they are, they're proud of who they are.'"
"A nine-day community march known as hikoi began in northern New Zealand ahead of Tuesday's rally. People have journeyed to Wellington on foot and in cars to participate in the demonstration."
"Over 203,650 people signed a petition opposing the bill, which was presented to the Parliament. Even the city's mayor joined the protest."
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