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Police say the thousands of protesters were 'well behaved'.
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Today's Budget coincided with a protest against the Government's policies on Māori issues.
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'We walk in unity today' - Te Aorangi Dillon.
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Thousands marched through Whangārei as part of Budget Day national protest against some of the coalition Government’s policies relating to Māori and the environment.
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Census: Why counting Māori has become so important to iwi
For the first time, a non-government organisation presents the census data.
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Editorial: Day-of-disruption status inadvertently boosted by PM, Opposition leader
OPINION: Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins pumped up the protest by entering the debate.
Tairāwhiti community planning for peaceful hīkoi
It is the second event organised in response to the Government's actions.
Rangatahi orators shine at Ngā Manu Kōrero in Ruatōrea
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‘Transformative shift:’ 20 per cent of New Zealanders of Māori descent
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‘We must be brave’: Māori board supports NZ Rugby proposal
The Māori Rugby Board has joined the public stoush over governance of the game.
Te Matatini kapa haka competition extended to five days
The number of rōpu able to qualify for finals hasn't changed however.
Mata season 2, episode 9: Te Pāti Māori — Disrupting the Budget
Te Pāti Māori talks about its right to protest the Budget.
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OPINION: Tupua Urlich responds to Children's Minister's moves on repealing section 7AA.
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Te Pāti Māori protests: Party leaders steadfast in encouraging people out, PM Luxon says it is illegal
Strike action is planned across the country tomorrow with major disruption to traffic.
Anger after Assistant Speaker interrupts Whakatōhea rangatira during mihi
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Unity at heart of historic hui and rally in Hawke’s Bay
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Te Pāti Māori co-leaders back calls for strike action around NZ due to 'oppressive' Government
A nationwide protest is planned for Thursday, Budget Day.
Audrey Young: All eyes on Budget borrowing; brickbat for a nasty ad
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Carokois, hīkoi, peaceful protests to voice concern against Government.
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