Tens of thousands of New Zealanders took to the streets to protest against proposed amendments to the historic Waitangi Treaty, claiming it undermines the rights of the Māori people. The far-right ACT party seeks a narrower interpretation of the treaty,…

In a dramatic display of opposition, New Zealand MPs performed a haka in parliament in response to a bill aimed at redefining the Treaty of Waitangi principles, which is central to Māori rights. The bill, introduced by the ruling Act…

Chaos ensued in New Zealand’s Parliament as Māori MPs staged a haka to protest a bill altering the interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi. Leading the demonstration, MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tore up the bill, garnering support from Te Pāti Māori…