New Zealand deputy PM heckled day after saying colonisation good for Maori
Summary
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister, David Seymour, faced criticism for saying that colonization was beneficial for the Indigenous Maori people. During an event at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Seymour was heckled by people unhappy with his comments. The event highlighted ongoing tensions in New Zealand about the history and impact of British colonization.Key Facts
- Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour said colonization was beneficial for Maori people.
- Seymour faced boos and shouting at a dawn service at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
- The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840 between British representatives and Maori chiefs.
- Seymour is the leader of the ACT Party and belongs to the Maori community.
- His comments came during a speech for Waitangi Day, which is an annual political event.
- Indigenous leader Eru Kapa-Kingi criticized the government for their treatment of Maori.
- Seymour’s government has been accused of trying to reduce special rights for Maori people.
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called for unity and civil discourse about colonization.
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