"Maori King Calls Nationwide Meeting to Address Government Plans"
The Maori king of New Zealand has called for a national meeting amid rising tensions between the Maori and the centre-right coalition government over policies that threaten Maori culture and language. The meeting, attended by 3,000 Maori leaders and representatives, aims to address urgent claims against the government's policies and discuss upholding the Maori translation of the Treaty of Waitangi. The rare hui has sparked protests and drawn criticism from some government officials, while also attracting attendees from opposition parties.