Record crowds gather for country’s national day as fears of a wind back of Māori rights lead to angry exchanges
The Treaty of Waitangi explained in 30 seconds
As the sun arced above the Waitangi grounds, boring down on the lush green peninsula where Māori and the British Crown forged a nation in 1840, New Zealand’s new government faced the heat – less from above and more from the blaze of alarm over its plans for Māori, which many fear could result in a rollback of rights.
Political leaders gathered at the grounds this week to celebrate Waitangi Day, New Zealand’s national day, which marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 1840. The treaty is considered a founding document of New Zealand and upholds Māori rights.
Continue reading…Record crowds gather for country’s national day as fears of a wind back of Māori rights lead to angry exchangesThe Treaty of Waitangi explained in 30 secondsAs the sun arced above the Waitangi grounds, boring down on the lush green peninsula where Māori and the British Crown forged a nation in 1840, New Zealand’s new government faced the heat – less from above and more from the blaze of alarm over its plans for Māori, which many fear could result in a rollback of rights.Political leaders gathered at the grounds this week to celebrate Waitangi Day, New Zealand’s national day, which marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 1840. The treaty is considered a founding document of New Zealand and upholds Māori rights. Continue reading…