Positive Coverage of Hikoi Mote Tiriti

The Hikoi Mote Tiriti featured prominently in media coverage, described as a historic and peaceful protest advocating for treaty principles. Major news outlets like the New Zealand Herald highlighted the event as a significant demonstration of democracy, showcasing extensive visuals and positive narratives surrounding the marchers' unity. This portrayal, however, sparked a debate over the media's sympathetic tone, especially in contrast to coverage of other protests that had a different context. Some commentators criticized this favorable approach as overly friendly or uncritical, raising questions about the consistency of media representations of protests across the political spectrum.