Protests and a New Zealand leader’s absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
The bill’s architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by political leaders on Wednesday, as he made a fresh pitch for the law. The measures are widely derided and prompted tens of thousands of people to march on Parliament in Wellington last November.
New Zealand marks anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, with quiet protests
New Zealand on Thursday marked the anniversary of its founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi. The day came with quiet protests of government officials by some Māori leaders amid a national period of fractured race relations and the absence of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon from a gathering of politicians and Māori tribes which the country's leader traditionally attends.
Echelon waiting for opportunities in New Zealand's gas market
The former NZ Oil & Gas delisted from the NZX but is still interested in the local market. The fortunes of the Kupe gas field off Taranaki last year illustrate some of the recent frustrations of New Zealand’s gas industry.
New Zealanders Celebrate National Day Amid Debate Over Founding Treaty
Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called for an end to government policies that critics say erode the rights promised to the Indigenous Maori population.
New Zealand marks 1840 treaty signing with Waitangi Day dawn service
Thousands gathered in Waitangi, New Zealand on Thursday (February 6) to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document. US says will levy tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on Feb. 1
New Zealand Hints at Letting More Foreign Investors Buy Homes
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New Zealand musician trial: Man accused of abuse in tears during ex-partner’s testimony
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Digital Nomad Visas—New Zealand Launches New Long-Term Working Visa
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Aussie, New Zealand dollars get respite ahead of China's reopen
The Australian and New Zealand dollars clung to gains on Wednesday ahead of the resumption of trade in Chinese markets, where ...
New Zealand grants legal personhood to Mount Taranaki
The New Zealand government has granted Mount Taranaki personhood on Thursday, giving it the same legal rights as a person ...
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Why a golf trip to New Zealand needs to be at the top of your bucket list
With pristine beaches, farm-to-table dining, renowned wineries and world-class golf, New Zealand is a must-visit ...
Surrey sign New Zealand ODI captain Santner
Surrey have signed New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner to play in this year's T20 Vitality Blast. The left-arm ...
A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori
A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people has been recognized as a legal person after a new law ...
New Zealand’s Tāhuna Glenorchy Achieves Dark Sky Sanctuary Status
New Zealand’s Tahuna Glenorchy has been officially certified a Dark Sky Sanctuary, marking it as the fifth International Dark ...