Māori, New Zealand

Historic Māori Rights March Draws 42,000 to New Zealand's Parliament
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders confronted parliament to protest a law to redefine a treaty between the Maori and Britain.
Tens of Thousands Rally at New Zealand’s Parliament in Support of Māori Rights
The demonstrators oppose a law that would reshape the country's founding treaty between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown.
Massive crowds march on New Zealand parliament protesting Māori bill. Here’s what to know
Tens of thousands of people have marched on the New Zealand parliament in Wellington to protest against a bill that critics say strikes at the core of the country’s founding principles and dilutes the rights of Māori people.
Maori Protesters Lead March to New Zealand’s Parliament
Protesters dressed in traditional Māori attire performed hakas while marching alongside tens of thousands of people through the streets of the nation’s capital, Wellington, on Tuesday.
Māori lawmakers protest in New Zealand’s parliament
A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected on Thursday when dramatic political theater erupted over a controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown.
More than 35,000 New Zealanders rally at parliament in support of Maori rights
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders gathered outside the parliament in one of the country’s largest demonstrations to oppose the Treaty Principles Bill, which critics say undermines Maori rights and threatens race relations.
Maori march ends in rally against rights-diluting bill in New Zealand
A nine-day march by Maori ended in a Wellington rally to protest a bill said to weaken Maori rights. Protesters wore traditional attire or shirts with 'Toitu te Tiriti' (honour the treaty), highlighting calls to respect the Treaty of Waitangi.
Why New Zealand’s Founding Treaty Is in Focus as Thousands Protest for Māori Rights
A proposed law that would redefine New Zealand’s founding treaty with its Indigenous people has triggered political turmoil.
New Zealand’s Wellington Airport to Invest in Runway Safety
Wellington Airport will be the next New Zealand airfield to deploy technology to mitigate the risk of runway overshoots as it ...
'A hollow and limited apology': New Zealand survivors of abuse speak out
Hundreds of survivors of abuse in state, foster and faith-based care arrived at New Zealand's Parliament in Wellington on ...
Bill to rewrite Indigenous rights brings tens of thousands of protesters to New Zealand's parliament
By Lucy Craymer and Lewis Jackson WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of New Zealanders rallied before parliament on ...
New Zealand Treasury Sees Deeper Economic Downturn Pressuring Tax Take
New Zealand’s economic downturn has been deeper than expected, putting pressure on tax revenues as the government struggles ...
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New Zealand Treasury Likely to Cut Economic and Fiscal Forecasts, Official Says
Weaker economic growth means a smaller economy and less tax revenue, increasing the challenge for the government in balancing ...
New Zealand Veers Sharply Right, Leaving Jacinda Ardern’s Era Behind
Two small populist parties are responsible for accelerating the shift, which has been felt acutely by the Indigenous Māori.
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Basketball's continued growth: Does Wellington have enough courts?
But it's estimated New Zealand is around 500 basketball courts short to cope with demand. Wellington Saints CEO Jordan ...