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Māori lawmakers in New Zealand interrupt vote on controversial bill with Haka

Māori lawmakers interrupted a New Zealand parliamentary vote with a Haka to protest a law that would erode the land and cultural rights of Indigenous New Zealanders.

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New Zealand lawmakers stage a ‘haka’ against divisive Bill: All you need to know

Lawmakers of the Indigenous Māori group staged the ceremonial dance to protest a contentious Bill, referencing a nearly 200-year-old treaty with the British Empire.

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Māori Lawmakers Perform Traditional Haka Dance to Protest New Zealand Bill

The Treaty of Waitangi, which is the focus of the proposed bill, dates back to 1840 and is considered New Zealand's founding document. The agreement was signed by Māori chiefs and the British monarchy and focused on rectifying wrongs done to the indigenous people when the country was colonized.

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New Zealand’s founding treaty is at a flashpoint. Why are thousands protesting for Māori rights?

Thousands of people are marching the length of New Zealand in protest of a proposed law that would redefine the country’s ...

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"Do not negate 184 years of debate": Bill rolling back Māori rights in New Zealand faces backlash

The controversial Treaty Principles Bill would end the Māori right of self-determination outlined in a nearly 200-year-old ...

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Bill to stop foreign interference 'undermining core New Zealand interests' introduced to Parliament

New Zealand Special Intelligence Service, in its latest threat assessment, said foreign interference threatens communities, ...

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