Māori Lawmakers Use Haka to Protest Controversial NZ Bill
Māori lawmakers in New Zealand disrupted a parliamentary vote with a Haka to protest a controversial bill that critics argue would undermine Indigenous land and cultural rights. The Treaty Principles Bill seeks to reinterpret the Treaty of Waitangi, potentially affecting Māori land, government representation, and cultural initiatives. The protest, which included ripping the bill and chanting, led to the suspension of the session and the ejection of some lawmakers. Despite the bill's unlikelihood of passing, it has sparked significant public opposition, including a large protest march in Wellington.
