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 suspensions. Euronews · May 20, 2025
Māori lawmakers who performed a protest haka receive temporary bans from New Zealand's Parliament Three New Zealand lawmakers from Te Pāti Māori, the Māori Party, will receive temporary bans from Parliament and severe censure, it was announced Wednesday, over their protest of a proposed law by performing a haka, a chanting dance of challenge, directed at their opponents The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
‘Charles’ or ‘skin rash’? Māori MPs’ oath of allegiance to king sparks translation debate At the opening of parliament, lawmakers for New Zealand’s Māori party used a word for Charles that can also be used to describe skin conditions The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023
Jacinda Ardern stands by hot mic insult as ‘arrogant pr***’ opposition leader gets roasted in parliament The prime minister apologised again, this time in parliament. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
NZ Māori party rules out right-wing coalition after next election Co-leader Rawiri Waititi, whose party is expected to become kingmakers, accuses Act of ‘emboldening racism across the country’ through its rhetoric The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2022