#new-zealand-politics

#new-zealand-politics

The 2025 Waitangi Day event aims for record attendance amid rising tensions over Maori rights, blending celebration with political reflection.

Maori leaders protested against the New Zealand government on Waitangi Day by turning their backs in silence, underscoring deep frustrations over Indigenous rights.

Maori leaders are calling on King Charles III to intervene in New Zealand's politics to protect their rights and uphold the Treaty of Waitangi.

The proposed Treaty Principles Bill threatens to undermine Maori rights and progress, causing social division according to critics and demonstrators.

Massive protests erupted in New Zealand against a proposed bill redefined the Treaty of Waitangi, seen as a threat to Maori rights.

The Treaty Principles Bill proposes a significant shift in interpreting the Treaty of Waitangi, sparking controversy over Maori rights.

The massive hikoi demonstrated significant public sentiment against the government's attempts to alter Maori rights and relationships with the state.

The proposed law has ignited significant protests centered on the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications for race relations and Maori rights.

New Zealand's shift towards conservatism mirrors global trends, reflecting changes in voter attitudes towards cost of living and governance.

Jacinda Ardern's legacy is complicated, as her progressive policies have been largely rolled back by the new government.

Over 35,000 protested in Wellington against a bill amending the Treaty of Waitangi principles, emphasizing indigenous rights and cultural identity.

Nga Wai Hono i te Po Paki is crowned as the new Maori monarch, symbolizing a new era amidst challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in New Zealand.