Iwi leaders plan to fight the Government, in what they say is a sustained attack on Maori

A group of 50 plus Iwi Chairs made the unanimous decision at yesterday's National Iwi Chairs Forum in Kerikeri.

Chair of Ngati Koroki Kahukura, Rahui Papa says there're a number of way they'll defend their rights.

He says they'll do so through the courts, tribunals, protest marching and submissions to the United Nations.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon was at the forum, reiterating his party has no intention in supporting a referendum on the Treaty.