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John Ruddock’s Fight for Māori Citizenship | Auckland News
John Ruddock, born overseas to a New Zealand singer, fought tirelessly to secure citizenship for himself and his kids—facing school enrollment blocks and financial hardship—pushing for a clear path for overseas Māori with whakapapa to return home. Despite the Waitangi Tribunal’s recommendation for a tikanga-based, two-generation descent pathway, no government action has followed, leaving many like Ruddock’s family stuck. With more Māori born abroad, the issue grows urgent—yet the Minister of Internal Affairs says no plans exist to amend citizenship laws for this purpose, focusing instead on…
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