Mass Protests Erupt in New Zealand Over Māori Rights

Tens of thousands of people marched in Wellington, New Zealand, protesting a conservative bill that seeks to redefine the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, which critics argue threatens Maori rights. The bill, introduced by ACT Party leader David Seymour, has little chance of passing but has sparked the largest protests in decades. Demonstrators, including Maori leaders and supporters, gathered outside parliament, voicing their opposition to the bill and its potential to undermine Maori rights. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon opposes the bill, which has been criticized for potentially dividing the nation.