Māori lawmakers interrupted a New Zealand parliamentary vote with a Haka to protest a law that would erode the land and ...
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of New Zealand’s Māori party rose and began a Haka, tearing a copy of the proposed law in half.
The Treaty of Waitangi, which is the focus of the proposed bill, dates back to 1840 and is considered New Zealand's founding ...
Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori stood and began a rhythmic Māori chant of challenge, which swelled to a roar as ...
New Zealand's parliament was suspended and two lawmakers were ejected during a vote on a controversial proposed law ...
The bill objects to certain to "ethnic quotas in public institutions," arguing protections for Māori culture defy "the ...
New Zealand’s Parliament was temporarily suspended on Thursday as Māori lawmakers performed a haka, a traditional group dance ...
A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers were ejected on Thursday when a ringing haka began – a ...
Member of Parliament Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the ceremonial performance of Māori culture, tearing up a controversial bill as other lawmakers joined her in protest.
New Zealand's parliament was suspended and two lawmakers were ejected during a vote on a controversial proposed law ...
Lawmakers in New Zealand have suspend a vote on a law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown after members of parliament start performing the Haka.