In 2002, the Terrorism Suppression Act was enacted in New Zealand to combat the threat of international terrorism in response to the 9/11 attacks.

Current Maori Party Member of Parliament Te Ururoa Flavell said, "When the Terrorism Suppression Act came into law in 2002, Maori feared it was only a matter of time before it was used against them." And now it is...

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On Monday, 17 people were arrested on firearms charges, with the possibility that more serious charges may be laid under anti-terrorism laws. Among those arrested is controversial Maori activist Tame Iti.