The coalition is dismissing widespread anti-government protests as inconsequential, but others say Māori anger at planned changes is not going to fade any time soon.
Thousands turned out on Tuesday for protests - promoted by Te Pati Māori - to oppose the Coalition's policies on many Māori issues.
On Wednesday morning the Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia, has called for a national hui on unity to be held on the 20th of January
RNZ Māori News Editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
