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How uproar over a Māori haka, beloved in New Zealand life, sowed chaos and gridlock in Parliament
The haka, a chanting dance of challenge, is sacred to New Zealand’s Māori people but it’s become a beloved cultural ...
Protest outside Parliament as vote on ban for haka protest Māori party lawmakers suspended
The haka, a chanting dance of challenge, is sacred to New Zealand’s Māori people but it’s become a beloved cultural ...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The Government isn't trying to silence the Māori Party
Well, that ended up being a fizzer, didn't it? I mean, wow, here we were. We were expecting this big debate over the Māori ...
Supporters rally with haka as Māori MPs face sanctions
A protest haka by Māori Party MPs in New Zealand’s parliament has sparked deep political division and could lead to record ...
The Huddle: Was Chris Bishop right to move the Te Pāti Māori suspension debate?
Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day ...
ACT asked for advice on range of punishments for Te Pāti Māori MPs - including imprisonment
A spokesperson said while the party did not argue for imprisonment, it liked to keep its options open.