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MP's Haka Disrupts Parliament, Speaker Enforces Discipline

10/14/2025

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Oriini Kaipara, Member of Parliament, delivered her maiden speech in Parliament last week.
Her speech exceeded the allotted time and was followed by an unsanctioned haka.
Speaker Gerry Brownlee suspended Parliament for about 10 minutes due to the disruption.
Brownlee noted there is no issue with waiata or haka, but he will apply disciplinary measures more strictly to uphold the dignity of the House.

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Story summary

Oriini Kaipara, Member of Parliament, delivered her maiden speech in Parliament last week.
Her speech exceeded the allotted time and was followed by an unsanctioned haka.
Speaker Gerry Brownlee suspended Parliament for about 10 minutes due to the disruption.
Brownlee noted there is no issue with waiata or haka, but he will apply disciplinary measures more strictly to uphold the dignity of the House.