
'Very simplistic': Luxon pushes back against Seymour ahead of Treaty Principles Bill vote
The contentious bill will have its first reading in Parliament this afternoon.
The contentious bill will have its first reading in Parliament this afternoon.
The fast track bill had its second reading debate in Parliament this afternoon.
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Thousands of marchers protesting Government policies affecting Māori have crossed Auckland Harbour Bridge. Video / Carson Bluck / Michael Craig
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti is being supported nationwide, with Dunedin also doing its part to protest. Video / Takuta Ferris
A large group of supporters have also gathered in Christchurch, backing the movement and message of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti. Video / Supplied
Thousands of marchers protesting Government policies affecting Māori are crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Video / Carson Bluck, Michael Craig
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's apology is not being accepted by some survivors of abuse in care and Auckland harbour bridge lanes are set to close for Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi.
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It was an emotional and at times, hostile, day as the Government made its formal apology.
Paora Crawford-Moyle speaks following the Government's formal apology for the abuse suffered by tens of thousands while in state and faith-based institutions.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers a national apology to the survivors of abuse in state care. 12 November 2024
Christopher Luxon says sorry to the estimated 200,000 people abused in care over decades.
The former political candidate interjected as the PM attempted to make his apology.
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Groups left Cape Reinga and Bluff this morning, aiming to meet on the steps of Parliament in nine days' time. Video / TVNZ
The demonstrators will reach Auckland on Tuesday.
Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford detail the Government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care. Video / NZ Herald
Luxon will make public apology tomorrow in the House, which will be watched by survivors.
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / NZ Herald
Brownlee decision comes ahead of the national apology event on Tuesday.
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OPINION: PM might think Seymour is an ungrateful sod after his Treaty Bill antics.