New Zealand Government Faces Backlash Over Treaty of Waitangi Policy Changes
Tensions escalate as New Zealand's coalition government's plans to review Treaty of Waitangi principles spark fears of Māori rights rollback.
- New Zealand's coalition government faces intense criticism for proposing changes to the Treaty of Waitangi's principles, raising concerns over the potential rollback of Māori rights.
- Waitangi Day celebrations become a platform for vocal opposition, with record crowds booing and jeering government representatives over the controversial policy.
- Activists and Māori leaders condemn the government's approach, accusing it of disrespecting the treaty and undermining Māori rights.
- The government's stance on the treaty, including a proposal by the Act party to redefine its principles, has mobilized New Zealanders in protest and urgent claims filed in the Waitangi tribunal.
- Despite the backlash, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasizes the government's commitment to national reconciliation and improving outcomes for all New Zealanders.
The Guardian 
