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1. Does the Treaty Hikoi signify the birth of a new Māori nation?
Bryce Edwards
- 🌿 Te Pāti Māori, formerly the Māori Party, re-emerged in 2023 with a call for National Māori Action Day, marked by a hikoi to Parliament led by Rawiri Waititi.
- 🏛️ Rejecting Parliament's authority, Te Pāti Māori aims to challenge and build an alternative political system from within.
- 📜 Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's haka in Parliament challenged legislative norms, gaining global attention and sparking debate on Māori political power.
- 🚶♂️ The recent hikoi mo te tiriti drew 47,000 protesters, advocating for devolved Māori political authority akin to Scotland's setup.
- 🗳️ Labour's endorsement of Te Pāti Māori's activism risks alienating centrist voters while appealing to radical Māori constituents.
- ⚖️ National faces tensions over David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill and potential coalition strain, risking electoral losses to Act Party.
- 🧾 Ongoing investigations into Te Pāti Māori's campaign finances and data use may influence public perception and electoral outcomes.
