A controversial and divisive bill that aims to undermine the rights of Aotearoa New Zealand鈥檚 M膩ori people had its first reading and brought parliament to a halt, reports Zara Lomas.
Maori rights
Indigenous Maori in Aotearoa New Zealand are currently facing multiple attacks on their rights and wellbeing by the ruling conservative coalition government, led by the National party, reports Zara Lomas.
The formation of the Mana Party in April marked a 鈥渕ajor step forward for a genuine working-class political voice鈥 in New Zealand, the national director of the Unite Union and Mana party member Mike Treen told Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal.
The Mana Party was formed at a 500-strong conference on April 30. It was called by Hone Harawira, MP for the Maori electorate of Te Tai Tokerau.
At the conference, Harawira announced his resignation from the Maori Party and his re-election campaign as a member of the Mana Party in a by-election.