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The controversial sculpture Quasi, created by Ronnie van Hout, will be removed from Wellington's City Gallery after five years. The 16-foot hand has sparked mixed emotions among residents, with some expressing relief and others sadness over its departure, scheduled for Saturday.
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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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Tamzin Hall, a 17-year-old from Wellington, was fatally struck by a car after fleeing a police vehicle on the M5 motorway near Taunton on November 11. The incident has prompted an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to prior police contact. The motorway was closed for inquiries.
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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.