The new Māori Development Minister says today's protests were lawful - but he believes his Government will deliver for Māori.

As many as 800 people marched on Parliament this morning to protest policies they consider racist, and other marches and action were held around the country.

Tama Potaka says the Government isn't planning to change its policy agenda.

He says they're following commitments made in their 100-day plan.

"What we're really focused on is delivering outcomes and working with communities- Iwi communities, Māori communities and others- to make the changes to the inequalities we see on a daily basis."

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