The New Zealand government is pulling back on protecting Māori rights, sparking protests from indigenous lawmakers who oppose the decision with their traditional “haka” chant.
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:37pm on 15 Nov 2024,Friday International
Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, New Zealand's youngest MP and a member of Te Pati Maori, performed a traditional haka and tore apart a contentious bill in Parliament, sparking significant attention. The 22-year-old opposed the Treaty Principles Bill, introduced by the ACT New Zealand party, which seeks changes to the Treaty of Waitangi—a cornerstone agreement between the Maori and British Crown from 1840. The bill, criticized for undermining Maori rights, passed its first reading amid protests, including a nine-day hikoi to Wellington. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed concerns, emphasizing the need for deeper debate.
