New Zealand's National Day, also known as Waitangi Day, is just around the corner, but this year it comes with a sense of anticipation and unease. As the country prepares to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on February 6, 1840, tensions are rising, and protests are expected to take place all across the nation.
The protests stem from the ongoing frustration regarding indigenous policies, particularly the treatment of Māori people in New Zealand. While the country has made significant progress in acknowledging and addressing historical injustices suffered by Māori, including the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, many believe that more needs to be done to ensure equity and reconciliation.
