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Gareth Hughes is a former Member of Parliament, political commentator, author, and passionate advocate for economic transformation. With a decade of experience in Parliament representing the Green Party, Gareth held key roles including Party Whip, strategist, and Chair of the Social Services and Community Select Committee. Before his time in politics, Gareth led climate campaigns with Greenpeace, helping to drive awareness and action on critical environmental issues.Gareth now serves as Director of WEAll Aotearoa Wellbeing Economy Alliance, a Te Tiriti-led, non-partisan ‘think and do' tank focused on reimagining Aotearoa New Zealand's economy to prioritise the wellbeing of people and te taiao (the natural world). Through research, advocacy, and coalition-building, the WEAll Aotearoa team are helping to shape a future where thriving communities and ecosystems are at the heart of economic decision-making.In this episode, we discuss:Gareth's journey from climate activism to Parliament to economic systems changeHow his personal and political experiences shaped a deep commitment to systemic economic changeWhy the current economic model is failing—and why change is urgentWhat a well-being economy really means (and what it's not)Challenging common myths about economic growth and prosperityWhy Aotearoa needs an economy that works for everyone, within planetary boundariesThe mission and work of WEAll Aotearoa—empowering communities, policymakers, and businesses to co-create changeThe Wellbeing Economy Alliance—a global movement, now in 19 countriesTools and frameworks for action, including the Wellbeing Economy Policy Design GuideBusiness as a force for goodGareth's nationwide listening tour—hearing how everyday New Zealanders want the economy to workBarriers to shifting the system, and how we can overcome themWhat success could look like, and Gareth's message of hope and actionHow you can support WEAll Aotearoa and get involved in the movementGareth offers a hopeful, grounded, and inspiring conversation about how we can reimagine the economy to truly serve both people and the planet.To view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our website.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee or becoming a member of Athletes for Nature.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky, subscribe to this podcast, and share this episode with your friends and family.

On Friday last week, the consultation process for the proposed new English curriculum for intermediate and high school students ended. The proposed English curriculum will result in senior high school students learning Shakespeare and 19th-century texts, and spelling and keyboard lessons for younger students. However, concerns have been raised that the proposed curriculum is ‘Eurocentric,' does not engage with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and lacks Māori and Pacific text. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Claudia Rozas — a lecturer in Critical Studies at the University of Auckland, about why elements of te ao Māori should be incorporated into the English curriculum and the importance of Māori and Pacific text being engaged with.

The recommended suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPs, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Rawiri Waititi, and Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, over the MP's haka in Parliament during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill last year. Co-leaders Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi will be suspended from the House for 21-days, with Maipi-Clarke facing a seven day suspension. This is Parliament's harshest sanctions in the country's history. Prior to this, the longest suspension an MP had faced in Parliament was three days. The debate had previously been delayed so that the MPs could participate in the Budget debate — however, both co-leaders were not present at the debate. During the debate MP Tākuta Ferris said that the debate was not about the haka, but at the heart, it was the House continuing to ignore Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori sovereignty, and that the “racism” in the House is hardly being hidden. For our weekly catch-up, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp about the suspension, and what's next for the party. They also discussed NZ First Party Leader Winston Peters' comments regarding Waititi's moko, referring to the MPs moko kanohi as “scribbles”. He was asked to apologise by the Speaker, which he did. But first, they discussed the suspension of the MPs.

Last Thursday Budget 2025, the “Growth” Budget, was announced. As part of the Budget, there were significant changes to Kiwisaver. There are also new eligibility limits for 18 and 19-year-olds to access benefits, based on parental income. And the ACT Party's Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its first reading and is now before the Finance and Expenditure Committee. The bill has been criticised for its potential effect on the place of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our laws.  For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke with Shanan Halbert about both of these issues.

There's concerns and fears among some that the Regulatory Standards Bill sidelines te Tiriti o Waitangi. The ACT Party bill aims to reduce regulation, claiming it'll create standards for 'good legislation'. The Waitangi Tribunal is meeting to discuss the legislation's failure to include the Treaty in those standards. Ngati Toa CEO Helmut Modlik says ACT pushed it quickly through consultation before introducing it. "They've been a bit naughty beggars where they've truncated the time-frame - rushing it through so that it can quickly get to the phase where the Tribunal has no jurisdiction." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government plans to remove the legal requirement for the early learning sector to acknowledge Maori as tangata whenua, support children's cultural confidence, and teach about Te Tiriti o Waitangi. In-Depth te ao Maori Journalist Ella Stewart reports.

The Head of English at an Auckland college says he won't teach the proposed new English curriculum and is urging other teachers to boycott it too. The draft curriculum released earlier this month comes with a list of suggested texts including Arthur Miller's the Crucible, Edgar Allan Poe's the raven,1984 by George Orwell and Dubliners by James Joyce. The draft document makes no mention of Te Mataiaho a learning frame work grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Northcote College head of English David Taylor spoke to Lisa Owen.

In part two of my conversation with Dame Anne Salmond, we go deeper - into wānanga (the meeting of ideas), into te ao Māori (Māori worldview), and into the kind of thinking that could help us live better together. Dame Anne speaks about her decades-long relationship with her Māori mentors, Eruera and Amiria Stirling, and how those relationships rewired her understanding of the world. We talk about what it means to live in a relational way - and how te reo Māori doesn’t just name the world, it can reshape it. This kōrero makes space for where anthropology meets awe, and scholarship meets soul. We also talk about tapu and mana, and how those concepts aren’t just beautiful - they are power filled. We discuss Te Tiriti o Waitangi, not as a document of rights and rules, but as a sacred gift exchange rooted in respect. We touch on binary thinking, politics, creativity, and the purpose of universities - and why the best ideas are born in spaces where words can be blown about by the wind and shone on by the sun. This conversation is a gift. It’s a call back to care, and forward into complexity, beauty, and balance. Song credit: Korimako, Performed by Aro, Written by Emily Looker and Charles Looker and published by Songbroker.Support the show: https://greyareas.nz/support

ON TODAYS SHOW Monday G Up with Havea_676 before Charlie headed off to Turkey. Azura gave us insight into her groups te tiriti of lotto. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the end it was kind of an anticlimax. After almost 18 months of anger, obfuscation, hīkoi and haka, and hundreds of thousands of submissions, the Treaty Principles Bill was voted down in fairly emphatic style. I suspect the majority of New Zealanders are so over it. Looking back, I'd say David Seymour and ACT largely got what they wanted. Te Pāti Māori were perhaps even greater political beneficiaries. And the whole saga will endure as a bit of a stain on Christopher Luxon's tenure as Prime Minister. It was telling that once again, just as for the first reading, this week's vote was scheduled for a time when the PM wasn't in the house. I think being there and suffering through it would have shown greater leadership. I watched the speeches in Parliament and thought David Seymour was right in his observation. Almost none actually considered the substance of the government's defined Treaty principles. Like most of the debate outside of Parliament, they were all emotion. At times, I think what was supposed to be a constitutional debate was boiled down to pretty a basic and unedifying level: pro-Māori vs anti-Māori! Personally, I tried to engage with the detail of the bill in good faith. I think one of the most underrated qualities in people is a genuine capacity to think critically or even change your mind. It's a curiously strange thing these days to come across someone who doesn't instantly default to their team or side. It seemed to me though that there was a fundamental problem with proposed principles. They didn't accurately reflect what the Treaty actually says. Te Tiriti specifically guarantees Māori tino rangatiratanga. It has, if you like, a Māori-specific carve-out that did not appear in ACT's interpretation. In my view, that absence was absolutely critical. Many of the bill's opponents accused ACT of a cynical approach to the debate. I can't speak for the party's motivations, but I do think the most honest approach would have been to define the principles by what is clearly said in the Treaty, rather than what anyone thinks should be said in the Treaty. And that leads me to my final point: the Treaty is clearly an imperfect document. The English and Māori versions say different things. There is no returning New Zealand to 1840, and in the context of the modern day, it's clunky. I do think David Seymour's broader desire about more purposefully defining the Treaty's application and meaning in modern New Zealand, is a good one (or at least worthy of more consideration). For example, I wonder if 200 years from its signing, New Zealand should aspire towards developing some sort of a written constitution underpinned by the Treaty, that gives it better and clearer effect in the modern World. I think the Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi was meant to unify New Zealand. If we're honest, this debate probably had the opposite effect. But I still have faith that once the dust settles, we can collectively find a way to constructively have these conversations and move Aotearoa forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Have Maori-Crown relations improved since the coalition Government took office? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the fiscal policy response to economic shocks? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Is she committed to the purpose of the Education and Training Act 2020 that establishes and regulates an education system that "honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supports Maori-Crown relationships"; if so, how? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Transport: Does he accept evidence that a person struck by a vehicle travelling at 30 km/h has a 90 percent chance of surviving, dropping to only 20 percent if hit at 50 km/h; if so, will he listen to the pleas from school principals, aged care residents, and communities who want to keep safer speeds of 30 km/h? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she stand by her statement, "That is why we are prioritising disabled people, their families, and carers"; if so, is she confident that all Government agencies are acting in the best interests of disabled people? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: What assurances can he provide, if any, that his proposed fisheries reforms will not diminish Maori customary gathering rights or the ability of New Zealanders to gather kai moana to feed their whanau? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Can he guarantee that cutting a net 673 roles at Kainga Ora will not impact any front-line services, including those working with the Ministry of Social Development to place people in public housing? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Housing: What reports has he seen on the housing market? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister of Education: What evidence, if any, does she have that supports the removal of the relationship and sexuality education guidelines? MILES ANDERSON to the Associate Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made about the Ashburton Bridge? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister for Children: What recent announcements has she made regarding a safety-first approach for Oranga Tamariki?

Recently, the Justice Select Committee has called for the Treaty Principles Bill to be thrown away. This comes as an analysis by Newsroom shows that 90% of public submissions were against the bill. The committee accepted close to 300,000 public submissions, with 90% opposing the bill, roughly 270,000, 8% in support, and 2% indifferent. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to the spokesperson for Toitu te Tiriti and Professional Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland, Eru Kapa-Kingi, about these recent developments and how he believes the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has come into play regarding the public submission protest. They also spoke to Māori Studies Professor at the University of Auckland and Chair of Te Rūnanga-ā-Iwi o Ngāti Kahu, Margaret Mutu, also about these recent developments, and how Te Tiriti o Waitangi is viewed in the country overall.

Recently, the Justice Select Committee has called for the Treaty Principles Bill to be thrown away. This comes as an analysis by Newsroom shows that 90% of public submissions were against the bill. The committee accepted close to 300,000 public submissions, with 90% opposing the bill, roughly 270,000, 8% in support, and 2% indifferent. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to the spokesperson for Toitu te Tiriti and Professional Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland, Eru Kapa-Kingi, about these recent developments and how he believes the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has come into play regarding the public submission protest. They also spoke to Māori Studies Professor at the University of Auckland and Chair of Te Rūnanga-ā-Iwi o Ngāti Kahu, Margaret Mutu, also about these recent developments, and how Te Tiriti o Waitangi is viewed in the country overall.

Last week, Libelle, one of the three providers of the school lunch programme went into liquidation. The company provided around 125,000 lunches daily.  Compass Group, one of the other key providers of the programme stepped in on Friday to acquire and take over Libelle's operations.  Despite this save, Compass group has been no stranger to issues since the programme was launched. With repeated incidents of late or no delivery, melted plastic in food, frozen food, food so hot it burnt children and ham being given to halal students - to name a few.  For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party Producer Evie spoke to Simon Court about how the liquidation may affect the already controversial programme.  They also discussed NZ First's Members Bill looking to scrap Diversity, Equity and Inclusion targets… as well as the ACT Party's continued critiques of the University of Auckland's compulsory Te Tiriti o Waitangi course. 

Questions to Ministers HUHANA LYNDON to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he stand by his appointment of Richard Prebble to the Waitangi Tribunal in light of Prebble's comments on his resignation; if so, why? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the Government's fiscal position? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he believe the Waitangi Tribunal plays a critical role in holding the Government accountable for its actions or omissions that breach Te Tiriti o Waitangi? JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Rail: What recent announcements has he made on the Cook Strait ferries programme? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement that "Recent data releases are consistent with a growing New Zealand economy"; if so, what impact does inflation in international economies have on New Zealand's growth? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent announcements has she made about boosting tourism in New Zealand? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister for Rail: Does he stand by his statement regarding the new Cook Strait ferries that by the end of March 2025, "We're going to be able to announce who's in the game, what they're aiming for, and what the cost will be"; if so, is he on track to do so? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister for Mental Health: What announcements has he made this week regarding the Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Does he believe that State housing is important for growing the supply of affordable housing; if so, why is the Government opting for zero growth in State housing beyond next year? Hon DAMIEN O'CONNOR to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What impacts does he think the imposition of tariffs by the Trump presidency will have on New Zealand exporters and importers? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister for Women: What is the Government doing to support women?

Questions to Ministers TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he believe this Government is upholding its obligations to Maori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister for Infrastructure: What recent announcements has he made about going for growth in infrastructure? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What recent announcements has she made about the new traffic light system? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she agree with the Salvation Army's State of the Nation 2025 report that "During 2024, access to hardship grants was reducing as Work and Income tightened eligibility for assistance, at the same time as the number of children living in families needing this assistance was increasing"; if not, what are her expectations for how applications for hardship assistance are assessed and granted? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How many people are currently unemployed compared to this time last year? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Agriculture: What is the Government doing to support the New Zealand red meat sector? LAN PHAM to the Minister for the Environment: Does she expect environmental protection to improve or get worse under her tenure as Minister? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Children: How many participants in the military-style academy programme have reoffended since participating, and how many are currently in youth justice facilities? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What steps has the Government recently announced to improve competition? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister of Health: Is he satisfied with the Government's performance in the health portfolio across the motu? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Justice: What updates can she provide regarding consultation on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983?

In this week's Focus on Politics, Lillian Hanly goes to Waitangi and experiences the manaakitanga, the politics, and the ceremony of New Zealand's national day. Thousands of people make the trip north each year to the place where Te Tiriti was first signed - though this year, the prime minister was notably absent.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

New Zealand First MP Shane Jones is threatening to withhold Waitangi funding, over recent actions at the commemorations. Protesters turned their backs on ACT leader David Seymour as he addressed the crowd, with some displaying messages around honouring Te Tiriti. Some took his microphone off him, and others sang as he spoke. Jones has since asked what the point of funding the Trust is - if it has not made Waitangi a more hospitable place. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says there's been debate about misbehaviour on the Waitangi grounds every year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new survey by The Human Rights Commission shows the majority of New Zealanders agree that harmonious race relations through honouring Te Tiriti is important. 

With Dr Thom and The Professor busy prepping for their upcoming expeditions offshore, we had time to squeeze out one more episode before they set sail. We caught up with the legendary Di Tracey from NIWA to talk all things deep-water corals. How they live, what makes them different from their shallow water relatives, and how they are adapted to life in the deep dark ocean. Di's long career in deep-sea ecology is also intertwined with her extensive work in making the marine sciences a better place for women to work. She talks us through what it was like to begin her career offshore, often being the only woman on board, and how she helped change the industry for the better.  In the news this week we have a few exciting new updates. We can indeed confirm that as of our last episode where we spoke about the vulnerability of subsea cables, there were multiple apparent attacks and cables were cut. We can only assume that hostile nations do indeed listen to the deep-sea podcast (thanks for subscribing!). Andrew is back from his stint offshore and he is chock-full of stories for us. Brand new dragonfish species, near-misses with box jellyfish and also some cookie-cutter sharks. It's all happening!   We're really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here's a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us: Christian Nilsson | Mol Mir Thanks again for tuning in, we'll deep-see you next time!   Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan's beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...    Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on: podcast@armatusoceanic.com We'd love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!   We are also on  Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic  Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic Bluesky: @@deepseapodcast.bsky.social   Keep up with the team on social media Twitter:  Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke) Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)  Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)    Instagram:  Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)  Thom - @thom.linley (https://www.instagram.com/thom.linley/)   Or Bluesky: Thom: https://bsky.app/profile/deepseapod.com   Read the show notes and find out more about us at: www.armatusoceanic.com   Links Subsea cables: update - cables cut China's new cable laying technology New squid just dropped! Upside-down anglerfish footage Deep warm corals Mol mir's art Song of the month The Weakerthans - Sun in an Empty Room. Spotify Youtube --------------------------------------------------------- Credits Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel Logo image - Ocean Exploration Trust Edited by - Georgia Wells Glossary Aotearoa - The Māori-language name for New Zealand Te reo Māori - The Polynesian language of the Māori. Treaty of Waitangi (or Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Māori) - A key founding document of New Zealand signed in 1840 by the British Crown and Māori chiefs, and established British sovereignty over New Zealand while granting Māori rights to their land and interests. Tangata whenua - A Māori phrase that means "people of the land". It refers to the indigenous Māori people of a specific area or the country as a whole. Tangata Tiriti - A Māori phrase that refers to non-Māori people who belong to Aotearoa by right of the Treaty of Waitangi. Oocyte - A developing egg. Spermatocyte - A developing sperm cell. Scleractinia - Or ‘Stony corals'. A type of corals with hard skeletons made of calcium carbonate. They are often reef-like. Bamboo corals - Corals that make their skeletons from a mixture of calcium carbonate and gorgonian. Black corals - Chitinous corals, can be faster growing than the other two groups.

Last week, the hīkoi mō te tiriti culminated outside Parliament, making this hīkoi one of the largest in the country. For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party's Simon Court, News and Editorial Director, and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Simon about the hīkoi outside Parliament, and the recently developments regarding this protest action.

Departing All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara included a message of support for Te Tiriti during the haka against Italy on Saturday. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On today's episode, departing All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara included a message of support for Te Tiriti during the haka against Italy on Saturday, this year's UN climate negotiations have wrapped up, an immunisation leader says there's no quick fix for whooping cough and people should get vaccinated now, Israel says a rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been murdered and have vowed to track down his killers, we cross the Tasman to chat with Kerry-Anne Walsh, and a beloved Upper Hutt cockatoo known for her catchphrase "hello darling" is home, after being stolen a week ago.

I le faitauga muamua o le tulafono taufaaofi e toe iloiloina ai le faauigaina o le Tiriti o Waitangi, na saesaeina e le sui faipule o le Maori Party, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clark lana kopi o le tulafono taufaaofi ma ia amataina se haka i le palemene.

Mark this up as a moment in history - as Parliament held court to one of the largest protests it has ever seen - more than 42,000 people descending on the capital - to close out a nine day hīkoi that travelled across the motu. They rallied in opposition to the government's agenda for Māori, but chiefly the Treaty Principles Bill, championed by ACT's leader David Seymour. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon decided against meeting the organisers, saying they were affiliated to Te Pāti Māori. RNZ Political Reporter Lillian Hanly takes a look back at the largest protest at Parliament in a generation.

"Similar to an All Blacks test match." That's how one Wellington business described their roaring trade during yesterday's te Hikoi mo te tiriti event. Police estimate about 42,000 people turned up for the demonstration to voice opposition to the coalition government's Treaty Principals Bill. While many in the crowd were celebrating their collective effort - some businesses were also celebrating the economic boom. Nick James reports.

One of the largest marches in our country's history came to an end today as more than 35,000 people descended on Te Whanganui a Tara today after a nine day hikoi from both ends of the country. Hīkoi mo te Tiriti supporters flooded Parliament's grounds chanting "Kill the Bill" and filling the skyline with red, white and black tino rangatiratanga flags to protest ACT leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. Politicians from both sides of the house came out to meet the masses, David Seymour himself was seen only for a few moments, waving to the crowd before retreating back to Parliament flanked by police officers. Maori issues reporter Pokere Paewai was there and filed this report.

Mark this up as a moment in history - as Parliament held court today to one of the largest protests it has ever seen - more than 35,000 people descending on the capital - to close out a nine day hikoi. They rallied in opposition to the government's agenda for Maori, but chiefly the Treaty Principles Bill, championed by ACT's leader David Seymour. The man himself briefly faced the crowd - but was boo'd back into the Beehive - as protesters chanted: 'kill the bill'. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

Associate Justice Minister and architect of the Bill, David Seymour came out of parliament to acknowledge the Hikoi and wave at the protestors but retreated after a few minutes, without speaking to the crowd. He spoke to Lisa Owen.

Thousands of those who attended today's hikoi to Parliament have descended on Waitangi Park to wrap things up. Police estimate that 42,000 people attended the demonstration to voice their opposition to ACT's Treaty Principals Bill. The group has now moved to the park near Te Papa where a concert is being held this evening. Nick James has been with the group today and spoke to Lisa Owen from Waitangi Park.

Oto spoke to Professor of Māori studies at the University of Auckland - Margaret Mutu of Ngāti Kahu, Te Rarawa and Ngāti Whātua descent, to discuss the treaty principles bill and why it generated such a strong reaction from those in attendance at the Hīkoi. Margaret is an expert on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and says that ACT's treaty principles bill would reinterpret Te Tiriti in a way that would undermine the rights of Māori and tangata whenua.

For their regular catch-up, Oto spoke to the Green Party's Ricardo Menéndez March about the arrival of hīkoi mō te tiriti on parliament grounds, as well as the government's plan to introduce visitors fees to conservation areas. He spoke to Margaret Mutu, a professor of Māori studies at the University of Auckland, for a follow up conversation about the hīkoi with a focus on Te Tiriti o Waitangi. For this week's Get Action! He spoke to Charlotte Melser representing the Concerned Communities of Taranaki and Manawatu, to discuss a petition of theirs opposing the granting of any seabed mining consents to Trans Tasman Resource Limited. And he spoke to Emeritus Professor of Law - Jane Kelsey, to discuss the impacts of Donald Trump's tariff proposal on the economy of New Zealand. Yesenia spoke to Director of Organising at E Tū - Savage, about the unions calls to the ministry of health to improve the Work and Safety Act of 2015 in wake of the 10-year annviersary of the Pike River mine disaster which killed 29 miners.  

The capital turned into a sea of black, white and red on Tuesday, as more than 40,000 people supporting te Hīkoi mō te tiriti overflowed Parliament's lawn and onto the streets. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann

Over 40,000 people took their protest against the Treaty Principles Bill to Parliament on Tuesday, urging the government to 'kill the bill'. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On today's episode, over 40,000 from around the motu arrived in Wellington yesterday - the culmination of an historic hikoi. The nine-day march Hikoi mo Te Tiriti ended with one of the largest demonstrations Parliament has seen, and Dawn Aerospace's developmental aircraft, Aurora, broke the sound barrier last week.

After nine days on the march, Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti ended with one of the largest demonstrations Parliament has ever seen. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Corin Dann.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to converge on parliament tomorrow as te Hīkoi mō te Tiriti convoys come together in the capital. Final preparations are being made in Wellington ahead of the march on parliament. The Māori Queen says she'll also be joining the hīkoi to advocate for more unity between Māori and the Crown. Ashleigh McCaull spoke to those taking part and sent this report. 

After travelling the length of the country, tens of thousands of protesters opposing the Treaty Principles Bill are completing their hīkoi on Tuesday on the steps of Parliament.

The hīkoi mō te tiriti is converging in Wellington with tens-of-thousands gathering at Waitangi Park before marching on Parliament. University of Auckland lecturer in the school of human sciences Dr Emmy Rakete spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Tens of thousands of protestors are expected to march on Parliament when the hīkoi mō te Tiriti arrives in central Wellington on Tuesday morning. Toitū te Tiriti organiser and former Māori party candidate Eru Kapa-Kingi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Greater Wellington Regional Council is putting on extra buses and train carriages to ease congestion as te hīkoi mō te Tiriti arrives at Parliament on Tuesday. Chairperson Daran Ponter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Chairperson Daran Ponter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The national hīkoi for te Tiriti has arrived on Parliament's doorstep. After travelling through Hawkes Bay and Manawatu over the weekend the main convoy reached Porirua on the outskirts of Wellington on Sunday night. Māori Issues Reporter Pokere Paewai reports.

Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori Queen, is to join the hīkoi to Parliament. Te Kōhao Health managing director Lady Tureiti Moxon spoke to Corin Dann. 

Dame Jenny Shipley is no stranger to debate and discussion around issues of Te Tiriti and she joins Mihi to discuss the Treaty Principles Bill.

Supporters joined on foot and horseback flooding the streets and temporarily closing Fenton Street. Waiata and haka were performed throughout the hikoi as it made its way to Te Puia. As Taiha Molyneux reports, while parliament voted to suspend Te Pati Maori MP Hana Rawhiti Maipi Clarke for leading a haka in the house, hikoi participants celebrated the move.

A national hikoi opposing government coalition policy impacting Maori is building momentum as it moves closer to the capital. Thousands joined the Hikoi mo te Tiriti as it crossed the Harbour Bridge in Auckland yesterday with thousands more turning up at rallies held in Hamilton as it travelled through the Waikato today. As Maori news editor Taiha Molyneux reports, a new generation of political activists has seen a rise in rangatahi participation in the movement which has led to a shift in approach.

The First Reading of the Treaty Principles Bill is underway/ The Treaty Principles Bill has passed its First Reading in the House today, with support from the coalition despite two coalition leaders being absent from the vote. It comes as the Hikoi mo Te Tiriti carries on its way to Wellington. National MPs have been more forceful in their opposition to the Bill today but have stuck to their party line. Political reporter Lillian Hanly joins us now

The nationwide hikoi for te Tiriti is slowly making its way through Auckland to Parliament. The hikoi which set out from Cape Reinga two days ago today retraced the footsteps of past Maori protest movements with thousands marching over the Harbour Bridge and onto Bastion Point and Ihumatao. Maori News Reporter Pokere Paewai filed this report.

From the misty peaks of Cape Reinga to the rain soaked streets of Kawakawa, the national hikoi mo Te Tiriti today rolled through the north and will soon arrive in Whangarei. Since setting off this morning numbers have swelled from a couple hundred to well over a thousand people, demonstrating their opposition to the coalition government's controversial Treaty Principles Bill and other policies impacting Maori. Maori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira has been following its progress and filed this story.

Former Māori politician and scholar Metiria Turei discusses her new book which looks at the complexities of Te Tiriti issues.