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Haka Halts Vote on Controversial Treaty Bill

5/29/2025

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In a powerful display of protest, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pati Maori performed a haka in New Zealand's Parliament, halting a vote on the contentious Treaty Principles Bill. This bill sought to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, risking the erosion of Indigenous rights. Its defeat on April 10 underscores the deep-rooted tensions surrounding Maori rights in the nation.

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In a powerful display of protest, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pati Maori performed a haka in New Zealand's Parliament, halting a vote on the contentious Treaty Principles Bill. This bill sought to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, risking the erosion of Indigenous rights. Its defeat on April 10 underscores the deep-rooted tensions surrounding Maori rights in the nation.