New Zealand Faces Uproar Over Controversial Māori Bill

A large protest in New Zealand's capital highlighted tensions over a proposed bill that would alter the Treaty of Waitangi, which underpins Maori rights. The bill, supported by the libertarian ACT party within the centre-right government, aims to extend treaty rights to all citizens, sparking backlash from the Maori community and others. This move is part of a broader conservative shift away from the progressive policies of former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, leading to significant political and social divisions in the country.