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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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Tens of thousands of New Zealanders are protesting a controversial bill that seeks to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. The bill, introduced by the ACT party, has sparked significant backlash and is unlikely to progress further. The protests highlight ongoing tensions regarding Indigenous rights and race relations in the country.
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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.