As tens of thousands crowded the streets of Wellington, the throng of people, flags aloft, had the air of a festival or a parade rather than a protest, highlighting the current cultural revival of Indigenous Maori identity alongside their political grievances.
Shanell Bob expressed profound sentiment at the event, emphasizing their struggle: 'We're fighting for the rights that our tupuna, our ancestors, fought for, and it's for our tamariki and mokopuna, ensuring they inherit what we missed out on due to colonization.'
This protest was described as potentially the largest-ever in support of Maori rights, signifying a dramatic turning point in acknowledging Indigenous issues in New Zealand, with both Maori and non-Maori showing their solidarity.
The mayor's participation alongside people from diverse backgrounds at the protest reflects not only growing Indigenous rights advocacy but also increasing awareness and support among the general populace regarding the Treaty of Waitangi's historical promises.
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