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Tame Iti Reflects on Maori Rights Activism Journey

12/6/2025

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Tame Iti, a prominent Maori rights activist in New Zealand, reflects on his life and activism in Mana.
Tame Iti was born in 1952.
He was punished for speaking Maori in school.
His activism began with the establishment of the Maori embassy in 1972 and included the 2024 hikoi for Maori rights.
He criticized the current coalition government for rolling back policies benefiting Maori.

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Story summary

Tame Iti, a prominent Maori rights activist in New Zealand, reflects on his life and activism in Mana.
Tame Iti was born in 1952.
He was punished for speaking Maori in school.
His activism began with the establishment of the Maori embassy in 1972 and included the 2024 hikoi for Maori rights.
He criticized the current coalition government for rolling back policies benefiting Maori.