One of the biggest protests in New Zealand history, led by Maori and with the support of diverse ethnicities and cultures, presented a petition signed by more than 200,000 people to parliament to “kill the bill”. Among those protesting was the Maori Queen Nga wai hono i te po.

Although the bill is unlikely to pass, opponents say bid to reverse progress for Maori threatens to divide society.

Nine-day march across New Zealand culminates in Wellington as huge numbers gather to protest bill that opponents say seeks to dilute Māori rights.   00:31 Reportage from Eva Corlett earlier this year on the impact of proposed legislative changes on Aotearoa New Zealand’s Māori