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flag New Zealand's Treaty Principles Bill faces criticism and a nationwide protest walk due to concerns it may alienate Māori.

flag New Zealand's Treaty Principles Bill, which outlines Treaty of Waitangi principles for interpreting laws, faces controversy and criticism. flag The Waitangi Tribunal criticized the policy process, and a regulatory impact statement noted it could alienate Māori and lead to social cohesion issues. flag A national hīkoi (walk) is planned to support the Treaty and protest the bill, starting from Te Kāo and reaching Parliament on November 19. flag Police and the New Zealand Transport Agency will monitor for disruptions.

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