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'Nationwide Māori Action' protest held, Brownlee elected speaker

By 1News Reporters
December 5, 2023
Marchers, including Rawiri Waititi, marching in Wellington

Marchers, including Rawiri Waititi, marching in Wellington (Source: 1News)

Protesters angered by what they believe the new government's policies will mean for Māori took to the streets this morning, causing some travel delays. It came as MPs for the 54th Parliament were sworn in.

Summary

  • Marches were held in Auckland, Wellington and other centres, causing some traffic disruption but no widespread issues.
  • The protests, supported by Te Pāti Māori, were a show of opposition to the new government, which has promised changes to Treaty relations and co-governance.
  • It came as MPs are sworn in and Gerry Brownlee elected speaker.
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