ARTICLE: New Zealand rejects rights bill after widespread outrage

New Zealand just rejected a controversial bill that tried to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, the agreement that recognizes Māori rights. More than 300,000 people spoke out against it, making it the most opposed legislation in the country’s history. What was meant to divide ended up bringing thousands together across Aotearoa in defence of Indigenous sovereignty and history. This moment is being called a turning point. Click to read why.

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