Māori Lead Massive Protests Against Treaty Reinterpretation in NZ
TL;DR
A nine-day hīkoi, or protest march, has traveled across New Zealand, culminating at the parliament in Wellington, to oppose a bill that seeks to reinterpret the Treaty of Waitangi and affects Māori rights. Thousands participated in the march, which began with dawn prayers at Cape Reinga, and included rallies in various towns and cities. Although the controversial bill is not expected to become law, it has sparked significant debate on race relations in New Zealand.
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