New Zealand’s parliament faced a moment of disruption on Thursday as Maori members staged a haka to protest a bill that would reinterpret the historic Treaty of Waitangi. The treaty, signed in 1840 between the British Crown and Maori chiefs, has been a cornerstone of governance in New Zealand.
Over the years, interpretations of the treaty have evolved through court rulings and Maori tribunal decisions, leading to expanded rights for the Indigenous Maori population. However, a recent bill proposed by the ACT New Zealand party sought to narrow the interpretation of the treaty, sparking controversy and opposition.
