Maori

Tensions run high in New Zealand ahead of national day over government’s relationship with Maori

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WAITANGI, New Zealand — In a fiery exchange at the birthplace of modern New Zealand, Indigenous leaders on Monday strongly criticized the government’s approach to Maori, ahead of the country’s national day. The holiday, known as Waitangi Day, is held on Feb. 6 to mark the anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi, a foundation document … Read more

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke on Maori History and Engaging Youth in Politics

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Last month’s elections in New Zealand heralded significant change, promising to bring to power the country’s most conservative government in decades. But alongside the rightward shift from six years of Labor Party leadership to an expected National Party-led coalition, the incoming parliament will also feature the most-ever Māori members, most of whom are in the … Read more