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M?ori tribes make rare plea to King Charles for intervention in New Zealand politics


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 1:00 GMT by The Independent   Print publication without navigation

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A Maori tribe in New Zealand has issued an open letter to King Charles III, urging him to acknowledge and apologize for the historical injustices committed by the British Crown against the Maori people. The letter, penned by the Kiingitanga movement, highlights the unfulfilled promises made in the Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840, which was supposed to protect Maori rights but instead led to land confiscations and cultural suppression. The tribe seeks a formal apology, reparations, and the return of significant cultural treasures, including the remains of ancestors and sacred carvings. This call for acknowledgment comes as King Charles III's coronation approaches, with the tribe expressing hope that he will address these historical grievances and foster a new relationship based on respect and reconciliation.

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