Indigenous Maori lawmakers disrupted New Zealand's parliament with a stirring "haka" dance, voicing opposition to a race relations bill that has ignited protests across the country.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A vote in New Zealand’s parliament ... Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori stood and began a ...
The Treaty of Waitangi, which is the focus of the proposed bill, dates back to 1840 and is considered New Zealand's founding ...
Māori lawmakers interrupted a New Zealand parliamentary vote with a Haka to protest a law that would erode the land and ...
The haka is not merely a dance; it is a powerful narrative of the Māori people's resilience, heritage, and connection to ...
Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori stood and began a rhythmic Māori chant of challenge, which swelled to a roar as ...
Thousands march across New Zealand in protest against the Treaty Principles Bill, with a historic hikoi heading to the capital. The bill, criticized by Indigenous Maori and their supporters, aims to ...
Members of New Zealand's parliament have rallied the international community in support of the island country's indigenous ...
The bill objects to certain to "ethnic quotas in public institutions," arguing protections for Māori culture defy "the ...
A controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Maori and the British Crown is unlikely to become law.
A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers were ejected on Thursday when a ringing haka began – a ...