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On November 12, 2024, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon formally apologized to over 200,000 survivors of abuse in state and faith-based care. This follows a July report detailing systemic abuse spanning seven decades, particularly affecting Māori individuals. Survivors expressed disappointment over the lack of immediate compensation details.
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New Zealand's parliament faced disruption as Maori lawmakers protested a controversial bill aimed at redefining the Treaty of Waitangi. The bill has ignited significant public backlash, culminating in a 1,000-kilometer hikoi to Wellington, where tens of thousands gathered to voice their opposition. The legislation is unlikely to pass.
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On November 19, 2024, over 35,000 demonstrators marched in Wellington against a proposed bill that seeks to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi. The protest, part of a nine-day hikoi, highlighted widespread opposition to perceived threats to Māori rights and identity under the current government.