Tens of Thousands Rally for Māori Rights at New Zealand Parliament
Around 42,000 people gathered in Wellington, New Zealand, to protest a proposed law that would alter the Treaty of Waitangi, the country's founding agreement between the Indigenous Māori and the British Crown. The protest, which had a celebratory atmosphere, highlighted the resurgence of Māori identity and language. The bill, introduced by Māori lawmaker David Seymour, is seen as a threat to Indigenous rights, though it is unlikely to become law. The protest drew support from both Māori and non-Māori, reflecting growing solidarity on Indigenous issues.