A day after protests across New Zealand at the new government's policies, the Maori King has issued a royal proclamation for a unity summit in the new year.
Leaders will gather for a "national hui" at Turangawaewae Marae, near Hamilton, on January 20 as Maoridom considers its response to the coalition's government's plans.
"There's strong opposition to the government's statements on the Treaty of Waitangi which could undermine decades of hard-fought justice and equality for our nation," Kiingitanga chief of staff Ngira Simmonds said.
