New Zealand protest – level 1
25-11-2024 07:00
Many people come to New Zealand’s parliament. They fight for Maori rights.
People are unhappy about a new bill. It could change the Treaty of Waitangi. The British Crown and Maori sign it in 1840. It gives Maori people rights to their land and culture. David Seymour, who is part Maori, introduces the bill. He says that it will make everyone in New Zealand the same. But many people think it is not fair for Maori people.
Protesters walk a long way. They want to keep the treaty as it is. Children protest too. It helps them learn about their country’s history. The government will not probably agree with the bill. But people could still vote on it.
Difficult words: right (what you can do or have), bill (an idea for a new rule which a government will talk about), treaty (a deal).
You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.
Who introduced the new bill that could potentially change the Treaty of Waitangi and what is his stated intention for this bill?
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