Māori Protests Intensify in Response to Controversial Treaty Bill

The proposed Treaty Principles Bill in New Zealand sparks widespread opposition and cultural tensions.

Overview

Māori Party MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke led a protest in New Zealand's parliament against the Treaty Principles Bill, performing a haka and tearing up the bill.
The Treaty Principles Bill, introduced by ACT Party leader David Seymour, aims to reinterpret the Treaty of Waitangi to apply to all New Zealanders, not just Māori.
The bill has faced strong opposition from multiple parties, including Labour, the Greens, and the Māori Party, and is unlikely to pass future readings.
The proposed legislation has reignited debates over Māori rights and the historical significance of the Treaty of Waitangi, a foundational document signed in 1840.
A large protest march, expected to draw tens of thousands, is planned to arrive at New Zealand's parliament to further challenge the bill and advocate for Māori rights.