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Māori lawmakers face possible suspension over haka protest
Three Māori lawmakers are facing possible suspension from New Zealand’s parliament after performing a protest haka last year over a bill that would redefine the country’s founding document. Parliament ...
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Haka Controversy Sparks Suspension of Maori Lawmakers in NZ Parliament
Three Indigenous lawmakers in New Zealand face suspension for performing a haka during a parliamentary session. The ...
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New Zealand to debate suspensions of Maori legislators over protest haka
In November 2024, three legislators from the Te Pati Maori party performed a protest haka in parliament against a contentious treaty bill. A New Zealand government committee has recommended that three ...
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Māori lawmakers who performed a protest haka receive temporary bans from New Zealand’s Parliament
The committee denied the legislators were being punished for the haka — which is a beloved and sacred cultural institution in New Zealand life, but “the time at and manner in which it was ...
Haka and honour: Nerang Bulls pay powerful tribute to Celtics in historic GCDRU clash
In the hours after their maiden battle as Phil Templeton Cup rivals, Nerang Bulls honoured their deep connection with the Hinterland Celtics with a powerful haka and presentation of a jersey to hang ...