New Zealand MP performs powerful tribal dance Māori Haka in Parliament to protest controversial bill; other MPs join in
New Zealand's parliament witnessed a powerful protest as opposition MPs performed a haka to oppose a controversial bill. The bill aims to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, the country's founding document with the Māori people.
Māori Lawmakers Perform Traditional Haka Dance to Protest New Zealand Bill
The Treaty of Waitangi, which is the focus of the proposed bill, dates back to 1840 and is considered New Zealand's founding document. The agreement was signed by Māori chiefs and the British monarchy and focused on rectifying wrongs done to the indigenous people when the country was colonized.
Maori lawmakers perform haka to disrupt controversial bill vote in New Zealand
Parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday after Maori members performed a haka — a traditional ceremonial group dance — to disrupt the vote on a controversial bill.
Stirring 'haka' dance disrupts New Zealand's parliament
Indigenous Maori lawmakers disrupted New Zealand's parliament with a stirring "haka" dance, voicing opposition to a race relations bill that has ignited protests across the country. Thousands have joined a "hikoi" protest march travelling the country to drum up opposition,
Maori MPs Perform Haka in New Zealand Parliament to Protest Controversial Bill Supported by PM Luxon's Coalition
Maori Party MPs protest a controversial bill in New Zealand Parliament by performing a Haka and destroying copies, highlighting tribal rights issues.- Watch Video on English Oneindia
New Zealand Parliament Suspended as Maori Lawmakers Perform Haka to Protest Bill
Opposition lawmakers performed the haka during a reading of a bill that would redefine the country’s founding treaty with its Indigenous people.
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Following Maipi-Clarke ringing haka – a rhythmic Maori chant of challenge, it led to a roar from the opposition lawmakers and the spectators and ultimately her suspension from the parliament for the day.
Māori Lawmakers in New Zealand Disrupt Parliament With Protest ‘Haka’
Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori stood and began a rhythmic Māori chant of challenge, which swelled to a roar as opposition lawmakers and spectators in the public gallery joined in.
Māori lawmakers protest in New Zealand’s parliament
A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected on Thursday when dramatic political theater erupted over a controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown.
Maori MPs Perform Haka in New Zealand Parliament, Destroy Bill Copies in Protest Against PM Luxon
New Zealand's parliament suspended proceedings after Maori Party MPs protested against a controversial tribal rights bill by performing a Haka and destroying bill copies. The ACT party's legislation,
New Zealanders Stage 'HAKA' Protest, march towards Wellington against Indigenous Treaty Bill
Thousands joined a march toward New Zealand's national capital on November 15 after a contentious Indigenous treaty bill. Several rallies protesting against the Treaties Bill are being staged in towns across the country as a nine-day march.
Video: New Zealand MP breaks into traditional dance, rips up bill in parliament
Maori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke stood and began a ringing haka – a rhythmic Maori chant of challenge – which swelled to a ...
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Students perform the Haka for girl who was top-of-the-class in New Zealand
Students in New Zealand performed the Haka for a girl who was top-of-the-class. Footage shows the youngsters chanting and stamping their feet while schoolmate Naomi Sai Antiporta received her award on ...