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‘Dark day for New Zealand’: outcry as bill to fast-track controversial mining projects is approved

Critics and opposition parties vow to oppose major projects they fear could damage the environment

The Guardian - AU

Waitangi flashpoint arrives for NZ's Luxon government

Tens of thousands of people are expected at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for NZ's national day as the government is interrogated over policy for Maori.

AAP

Why has the Maori king of New Zealand called a national meeting?

The gathering will discuss how Maori rights can be protected by upholding their interpretation of Treaty of Waitangi.

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New Zealand's Maori King calls for national unity talks

Maori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi says he "would never" call King Charles III "Kingi Harehare", meaning King Offensive, or King Skinrash.

AAP

King called a 'scab' by several Maori MPs in New Zealand parliament

THE King appears to have been branded a “scab” by Maori MPs ahead of his first visit to the country as monarch.

The National (Scotland)

Did Maori MPs deliberately refer to King Charles as ‘skin rash’ during pledge of allegiance?

Six indigenous parliamentarians held alternate swearing-in, pledging allegiance to their descendants first

The Independent UK

‘Charles’ or ‘skin rash’? Māori MPs’ oath of allegiance to king sparks translation debate

At the opening of parliament, lawmakers for New Zealand’s Māori party used a word for Charles that can also be used to describe skin conditions

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Thousands protest Indigenous policies of New Zealand government as lawmakers are sworn in

Thousands of protesters have rallied against the New Zealand government’s Indigenous policies as the Parliament convened for the first time since October elections

The Independent UK

New Zealand: thousands protest against new government policies that unravel Māori gains

The new government recently announced it would dial back use of Māori language in government organisations, and scrap Māori Health Authority

The Guardian - AU

Maori protesters march as New Zealand MPs sworn in

The 54th Parliament of New Zealand has opened, amid demonstrations from Maori both inside and outside the House.

AAP

Labour laments NZ losses as Greens, Maori Party surge

Labour has lost almost half its caucus, while minor parties the Greens, ACT and the Maori Party recorded their best ever result in the New Zealand election.

AAP

Te Pāti Māori rolls Labour

Four of the Māori seats are a resounding victory for Te Pāti Māori, two are neck and neck and only one seat was a convincing win for Labour, writes Aaron Smale

Newsroom.co.nz

Greens, minor parties eye gains in New Zealand election

New Zealand's election is set to produce the biggest vote share for minor parties in more than 20 years, with the Greens leading the way.

AAP

Fresh faces challenge the tired and grumpy in Māori electorates

Māori split their vote, and are signalling incredibly strongly that they want Te Pāti Māori and Labour to work together.

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It's vital, not dangerous, to question democracy, Mr Seymour

Rawiri Waititi's comments about the ‘tyranny of the majority’ was recognition that simply adding up votes and handing control to the group who gets the most is indeed dangerous, argues Rob Campbell

AAP

Yes voice campaign gets NZ support from Maori Party

Rawiri Waititi, the co-leader of New Zealand's Maori Party, has offered support to the Yes campaign in Australia's voice referendum.

Newsroom.co.nz

Good day/bad day: When size really does matter

As Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon threw their weight about on the campaign trail, it was a terrible day for some of the small parties.

Newsroom.co.nz

Would I lie to you? No

'Minor' party leaders quizzed at TVNZ debate on issues ranging from coalition building to lying

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Peters, Seymour clash in TVNZ election debate

Leaders of the four minor parties expected to enter parliament after New Zealand's October 14 election have sparred in a televised debate.

Newsroom.co.nz

Te Pāti Māori's path to Parliament narrows

Two polls in key battleground Māori seats have the Labour candidate in the lead by slim margins, raising questions about Te Pāti Māori's certainty of a return to Parliament, writes Marc Daalder

The Conversation

From 'pebble in the shoe' to future power broker – the rise and rise of te Pāti Māori

In his maiden speech to parliament in 2020, te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi told his fellow MPs:

Newsroom.co.nz

Te Pāti Māori kicks off campaign with Matariki block party

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders proved there ain’t no party like a Māori party in Henderson on Thursday night

Al Jazeera

Indigenous leaders demand apology, reparations from King Charles

Letter on coronation eve urges monarch to acknowledge the ‘horrific’ legacy of British colonial rule.

Newsroom.co.nz

New police watchdog chair a 'missed opportunity'

Almost a year after the current contract formally ended, a new chair for the IPCA is set to take over, but not all in Parliament are supportive.

Newsroom.co.nz

From hot mics to goneburgers - 2022 had it all

Newsroom's 2022 Political Awards: It's been a slow crawl to the finish line of this monster political year full of highs, lows and everything in-between, writes political editor Jo Moir

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