Coalition party ACT’s proposed new Treaty Principles Bill has brought people of all ages from all walks of life and corners of the world together in protest. Peaceful hīkoi (marches) to protest the Bill have taken place all over the country, and even globally people have shown support for the hīkoi.
Heartfelt emotions were expressed in various ways with placards, flags, waiata (songs), and speeches.
Not usually one to protest, I was so extremely privileged to have been able to be present and share this important moment in New Zealand history and sentiments with my daughters and granddaughters. If there’s anything I am passionate about, it’s people and justice. And, the future for our children.
Here’s my impression of Sunday’s hīkoi on the New Plymouth Foreshore, with subtitles.
Justice and peace Aotearoa. We can do it.
Fragments of the song Ngā Iwi E can be heard in the video. It’s one of the most well known protest songs composed in 1984 by Hīrini Melbourne, a member of activist group, Ngā Tamatoa.
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Hi Ingrid, er is veel aan de hand in nieuw Zeeland! Goede demonstratie en swingende muziek! Veel succes en liefs, Josina
You could really feel the love and unity betwen the people. I am hopeful. The song was so important in the context of the hīkoi and and could be heard in the hīkoi around the country.