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Thousands of protesters rallied against the New Zealand government's Indigenous policies on Tuesday as the Parliament convened for the first time since October elections. Demonstrations in the capital, Wellington, and in about a dozen other New Zealand cities and towns were organized by the minor maori party, which advocates for the rights of Indigenous New Zealanders who are known as Maori. Protesters demonstrated peacefully outside Parliament against what they described as the "anti-Maori" policies of the newly elected conservative-led coalition government.

Three members of the maori party faced suspension after performing a haka during a vote. The protest was against the Treaty Principles Bill. The bill aimed to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document. The action led to debate on cultural expression in government. The privileges committee ruled the haka disrupted the legislative process. The MPs received suspensions and salary loss.

New Zealand's Parliament was briefly suspended after a haka erupted in the public gallery following the maiden speech of maori party MP Oriini Kaipara. The unapproved performance, joined by some MPs, led Speaker Gerry Brownlee to call for order and later suspend the session. An investigation will determine if any MPs were aware of the planned haka.

It is a rarity among nations that were once colonised: a country that widely uses its indigenous language, where a treaty with its first peoples is mostly honoured and where indigenous people have permanent representation in the halls of power. But a decadeslong push to support Maori, New Zealand's indigenous people - who lag behind the wider population in health and wealth and have higher incarceration rates - is in peril. New Zealanders in October elected the country's most conservative government in a generation, one that wants "equal rights" for every citizen.

Thousands of protesters in New Zealand marched to Parliament in Wellington, opposing a bill that seeks to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi. Critics view the bill, introduced by the ACT Party, as an attempt to dismantle government support for the Maori population.

Thousands took to the streets to protest New Zealand's centre-right government and its policies toward the Indigenous Maori population Thursday. Demonstrators turned out in Auckland, Wellington and other cities, accusing Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's government of undermining long-standing legal protections. Luxon's administration has floated plans to switch the names of some departments from Maori to English and to shutter Te Aka Whai Ora, the Maori health authority.

An Indigenous New Zealand lawmaker was thrown out of Parliament's debating chamber Wednesday for performing a Maori haka in protest at what he said were racist arguments.

New Zealand's Parliament overwhelmingly rejected the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, designed to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, with a vote of 112 to 11. The bill sparked significant debate about Indigenous rights and prompted large-scale protests. Despite its defeat, scrutiny of Maori rights continues as the government considers further changes to laws referencing the Treaty.

New Zealand's parliament witnessed a powerful protest as opposition MPs performed a haka to oppose a controversial bill. The bill aims to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, the country's founding document with the Māori people. The haka, a traditional Māori dance, was led by MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke and saw participation from the gallery, reflecting widespread opposition to the bill.

Three Maori MPs face suspension from New Zealand's Parliament over performing a haka to protest the Treaty Principles Bill. The parliamentary privileges committee recommended suspensions for Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, deeming their actions disruptive and potentially intimidating. This decision has sparked outrage from Te Pati Maori, who view it as a disproportionate punishment for resisting colonial power.

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A referendum will be held in Australia on October 14 to constitutionally recognize Indigenous people and establish a representative body. Australia's Indigenous population has faced marginalization, with lower socio-economic measures, high rates of suicide and imprisonment, and a lower life expectancy compared to non-Indigenous people.

New Zealand's National Party formed a new three-party coalition government with New Zealand First party and libertarian ACT New Zealand. The coalition agreement includes plans to roll back the use of Maori language, review affirmative action policies, and assess the interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi. The government will amend the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 2021 to focus monetary policy on price stability. They also plan to repeal the offshore oil and gas exploration ban and the ban on the sale of cigarettes.

Christopher Luxon, a former conservative businessman, is set to become New Zealand's next prime minister after winning a resounding election victory. Luxon's government composition is yet to be finalized, but he has expressed his eagerness to begin his new role. Outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins conceded to Luxon, acknowledging that the outcome wasn't what he had hoped for.

New Zealand's parliament witnessed dramatic scenes as a controversial bill proposing to redefine the country's founding treaty between Māori and the British Crown passed its first vote. The bill, facing widespread opposition and protests, aims to apply the treaty's principles to all New Zealanders, a move critics argue could fuel racial tensions.

New Zealand's centre-right National Party, led by Christopher Luxon, is poised to form a new government with its preferred coalition party ACT, as early results indicate they may secure a majority in the general election. The National Party had 41% of the votes, while the governing Labour Party had 26%. The Electoral Commission projected that National and ACT together would have enough seats to form a government without the need for a third party.

New Zealand's National Party, led by Christopher Luxon, is set to form a new government in coalition with the ACT party after the Labour Party conceded defeat in the general election. The National Party and ACT party combined have enough seats to form a government, although they may still need support from the populist New Zealand First party.

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Christopher Luxon's ascension to power comes six weeks after his conservative National Party triumphed in the national elections, bringing an end to the Labour Party's six-year rule initiated by Jacinda Ardern. "The number one job is to fix the economy. We have to reduce the cost of living and get inflation under control so we can lower interest rates and make food more affordable," Luxon said. The newly formed government has decided to revoke its groundbreaking anti-smoking law, which was aimed at preventing future generations from smoking, in order to finance tax reductions.

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