Māori Haka Sparks Controversy in New Zealand Parliament
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New Zealand's youngest MP, Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, made headlines by performing a Haka dance and tearing up the Indigenous Treaty Bill in Parliament, sparking a viral moment. The 22-year-old Te Pati Maori MP's actions disrupted a session on the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, which critics argue threatens racial harmony. Maipi-Clarke, a vocal opponent of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's policies, has gained attention for her advocacy of Maori rights and is considered a potential future leader.
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