In New Zealand, the “anti-Maori” policy caused a stir.
“Proud to be Maori!” This is what we can read on the banners that were raised across New Zealand on Monday 4 December in protest against the government's bill that was passed “anti-maori” By a section of the political spectrum and civil society, Reports New Zealand Herald. Thousands of protesters marched in Wellington, disrupting the opening of 54th Street.H Parliamentary session, while snail operations were organized in the rest of the country.
The demonstrations were held as part of the National Māori Day of Action, with the support of indigenous associations and Te Pāti Māori, an opposition party that advocates for the rights of New Zealand's indigenous people, and which has held 6 seats (out of 122 seats) in Parliament since the last october elections. “We have been sending a message to the government since day one to express our dissatisfaction.” Lance Norman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Movement, said, In another article from New Zealand Herald.
At the heart of the concerns is a bill put forward by the Liberals of the ACT New Zealand party, a member of the ruling coalition alongside the Conservatives of the NZ Party.