The Ardern Aftermath

Synopsis

New Zealand’s Conservative coalition is suddenly rolling back on Maori programs and policies, raising concerns about the future of Maori rights. Maori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer compares the current situation to the initial colonization in the 1800s. This year, the New Zealand government has abolished the Maori Health Authority, diminished the Maori language, and repealed Maori environmental laws. These actions have sparked fears that the bill could completely erase the status of the Maori, igniting a debate about the motivations behind these changes and their implications for Maori communities.