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21-Year-Old Maipi-Clarke Makes History as NZ's Youngest MP

10/31/2025

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In 2023, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, at 21, became New Zealand's youngest MP in 170 years by defeating Nanaia Mahuta for the Waikato-Tainui Maori electorate seat.
Time recognized her advocacy on equality and justice after her protest in Parliament, where she tore the Treaty Principles Bill and led a haka, drawing over 700 million views.
Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland praised her courage and commitment to indigenous rights.

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In 2023, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, at 21, became New Zealand's youngest MP in 170 years by defeating Nanaia Mahuta for the Waikato-Tainui Maori electorate seat.
Time recognized her advocacy on equality and justice after her protest in Parliament, where she tore the Treaty Principles Bill and led a haka, drawing over 700 million views.
Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland praised her courage and commitment to indigenous rights.