Māori Queen to lead hikoi to Parliament opposing Treaty Principles Bill

rnz.co.nz November 17, 2024, 07:01 PM UTC

The Māori Queen, Nga wai hono i te po, will join a national hikoi to Parliament on Tuesday. She opposes the Treaty Principles Bill, stating it undermines Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Thousands of supporters reached Porirua on Sunday and will rest on Monday before continuing to Wellington. The Kiingitanga announced that the Māori Queen aims to lead discussions on national unity and identity, emphasizing the importance of honoring commitments to one another.


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