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Maori Protests Erupt Over Controversial Marine Title Bill

10/22/2025

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Maori communities across New Zealand protested a bill tightening the legal test for customary marine title with 'burn the bill' demonstrations at beaches.
Te Pati Maori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer criticized the Speaker for double standards while defending the protests.
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour condemned the protests as book-burning.
The Free Speech Union urged order and safety in protests and parliamentary actions.

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Maori communities across New Zealand protested a bill tightening the legal test for customary marine title with 'burn the bill' demonstrations at beaches.
Te Pati Maori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer criticized the Speaker for double standards while defending the protests.
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour condemned the protests as book-burning.
The Free Speech Union urged order and safety in protests and parliamentary actions.