Treaty hīkoi: Commuter disruption expected as protest reaches Wellington
People on foot and in cars began making their way into central Wellington from the early hours of this morning.
New Zealand’s founding treaty is at a flashpoint. Why are thousands protesting for Māori rights?
Thousands of people are marching the length of New Zealand in protest of a proposed law that would redefine the country’s ...
Wellington businesses upbeat despite hīkoi hitting sales
Businesses in central Wellington say despite the packed streets, their stores are practically empty. You can follow the blog ...
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Wellington Crescent speed-reduction proposal moves ahead
Rollins originally pushed for the speed reduction to apply on a broader stretch of Wellington, from River Avenue to Kenaston ...
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Wellington Management trims workforce by a further 1.5%
Wellington Management is eliminating 40 to 45 positions, or roughly 1.5% of the Boston-based firm’s 3,000-person workforce, ...
Bill to rewrite Indigenous rights brings tens of thousands of protesters to New Zealand's parliament
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders rallied before parliament on Tuesday in one of the country's largest ever protests to oppose a bill that opponents say seeks to dilute the rights of Maori and ...
New Zealand: Maori bill triggers massive protests, thousands march to parliament
An estimated 15,000 demonstrators poured into Wellington from all corners of the country, shutting down busy streets on the final stages of their ‘hikoi’ protest march towards parliament ...
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Push to lower speed along Wellington Crescent moves forward
A push to reduce the speed limit along Wellington Crescent moved forward at city hall on Monday. The city centre committee ...
NZ Maori protest march reaches Wellington for rally against Indigenous bill
SYDNEY - A nine-day march by Maori and their supporters across New Zealand will culminate in Wellington on Tuesday at a rally ...
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Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae acclaimed as candidate for next election
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae was acclaimed last week as the local candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party.
35,000 arrive at New Zealand parliament to protest against controversial Māori treaty bill – live
Nine-day march across New Zealand culminates in Wellington as huge numbers gather to protest bill that opponents say seeks to dilute Māori rights.   02:40Eva Corlett As the hīkoi began to ...