One belief was virtually universal within the Waitangi forum tents: existing as Māori is inherently political.

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The bill's architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by ...

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Seymour’s microphone was taken away twice while delivering the remarks. Members of the welcoming party stood to turn their ...

The Treaty of Waitangi's anniversary passed quietly amid political strains in New Zealand. Prime Minister Luxon avoided the main event, with controversy over a proposed law redefining the treaty's ...

New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. The day came with quiet ...

ACT Party leader David Seymour faced opposition from some of the haukainga during his whaikōrero at the Waitangi Treaty ...

After a turbulent 12 months for Māori-Crown relations, the week of Waitangi Day will be crucial for te iwi Māori to discuss ...

The Treaty of Waitangi was drafted in two versions ... met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by political leaders on Wednesday, as he made a ...