The three major opposition parties stand together.
Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori are working in unison against the Government's contentious Treaty Principles Bill.
The bill has been met with criticism from the opposition parties, who argue it fails to uphold the promises made in the Treaty of Waitangi. Labour leader Chris Hipkins stated that the bill disregards the voices of Māori and does not respect the principles of partnership, participation, and protection enshrined in the Treaty.
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer expressed their concerns about the government's actions, saying they are waging war on the existence of Te Iwi Māori. They called on all New Zealanders to join them in the Hīkoi for Te Tiriti and unite against the bill.
The Greens' co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick added that the bill is a distraction from more pressing issues facing the nation, saying "our nation has real, deep issues to deal with instead of this desperate, divisive, imported culture war."
As the opposition parties prepare to mobilize against the bill, they are calling on all New Zealanders to advocate for a future that respects Te Tiriti. The fate of the bill remains uncertain as the debate continues in Parliament.