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NZ authorities monitoring celebrations on national day
ABC NEWS (Australia)
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2/6/2024
New Zealand is marking Waitangi day today, which marks the treaty between Māori and British colonialist forces.
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Here in Waitangi in New Zealand's Bay of Islands, senior Māori and religious leaders
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have addressed a dawn ceremony and with the Prime Minister on stage urged the Government
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to uphold and honour the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Thousands gathered as the sun rose over the Treaty grounds coming from across New Zealand
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to show strength while the Government debates the future of the Treaty.
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Dr Alistair Rees delivered a powerful speech turning towards Prime Minister Christopher
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Luxen and ACT Party Leader David Seymour as he reminded the crowd the Treaty is about
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more than politics.
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While the Treaty began as a love story, like all relational stories in real life, it was
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not without its issues.
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Hollywood does not get to write our script.
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It was not long before the fruits of Waitangi began to wither.
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New Zealand's founding document was signed here 184 years ago today and it's David Seymour's
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Waitangi Principles Bill that has heightened tensions.
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He is drafting a bill that seeks to hold a referendum on the Treaty's principles.
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And today he stuck to that message as he addressed the crowd.
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Let us pray for all New Zealanders, those who have more yesterdays than tomorrows and
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those just starting out on life's journey.
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His approach has been slammed by Māori and the show of strength here at Waitangi is to
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urge the Government not to mess with the Treaty and to rethink some of its policy changes,
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including moves to reduce the use of Māori language in the public service.
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More protests and demonstrations are expected here today as a hikoi or march that has been
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slowly moving south to Waitangi arrives at the Treaty grounds.
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