Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have gathered in the capital to protest a controversial bill that threatens Māori rights, sparking a massive outcry across the nation. With estimates reaching up to 55,000 participants, the protests included a traditional haka performed by Māori lawmakers during parliamentary sessions. The protests, which started with a nine-day hikoi culminating in a rally at Parliament, have highlighted deep-seated tensions surrounding the Treaty Principles Bill, which seeks to alter Indigenous treaty rights. Among the protesters, Māori warriors led the charge, as crowds filled the Parliament grounds to voice their opposition to what many see as a rollback of hard-won rights for Māori communities. The situation has further strained race relations in New Zealand, with lawmakers disrupting parliamentary votes and openly challenging the proposed legislation.