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New Zealand parliament members cry out against bill threatening Maori communities
Members of New Zealand's parliament have rallied the international community in support of the island country's indigenous groups, as contentious legislation moves forward that could threaten Maori support systems.
NZ Maori protest march reaches Wellington for rally against Indigenous bill
A nine-day march by Maori and their supporters across New Zealand will culminate in Wellington on Tuesday at a rally where thousands are expected to protest a bill that opponents say seeks to dilute the rights of the Maori.
Maori warriors lead thousands in march on New Zealand Parliament protesting indigenous Bill
Warriors wielding spears and clubs led protesters through the city streets to parliament buildings. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Maori lawmakers perform haka to disrupt controversial bill vote in New Zealand
Parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday after Maori members performed a haka — a traditional ceremonial group dance — to disrupt the vote on a controversial bill.
New Zealand Parliament Suspended as Maori Lawmakers Perform Haka to Protest Bill
New Zealand’s Parliament was temporarily suspended on Thursday as Māori lawmakers performed a haka, a traditional group dance, demonstrating their community’s anger and fear over a bill that aims to reinterpret the country’s founding treaty with its Indigenous people.
Maori lawmakers disrupt New Zealand parliament with stirring 'haka' dance
Speaker of Parliament Gerry Brownlee condemned the interruption as "grossly disorderly," clearing onlookers from the public gallery and temporarily suspending proceedings.
New Zealand Parliament Suspended as Maori Lawmakers Perform Haka | Vantage with Palki Sharma
New Zealand Parliament Suspended as Maori Lawmakers Perform Haka | Vantage with Palki Sharma In New Zealand, MPs disrupted the parliament with haka to protest the indigenous treaty bill. The bill aims to reinterpret the country's founding treaty with its indigenous people.
Maori Protesters March on New Zealand Capital Over Contentious Bill
An estimated 10,000 people marched through Rotorua, about 450 km (280 miles) north of Wellington, New Zealand police said in a statement. Protesters, some wearing traditional clothing, were greeted by hundreds waving the Maori flag and chanting.
Watch: New Zealand MPs perform haka in parliament to disrupt Maori rights debate
New Zealand’s parliament descended into chaos as Maori members staged a haka in protest against a bill that would “reinterpret” the country’s founding treaty.
What is the Maori Haka dance, which New Zealand’s MPs performed in parliament in protest of a bill?
The haka, often associated with New Zealand’s All Blacks rugby team, is much more than a pre-game ritual; it is a cornerstone of Maori culture, embodying history, identity, and emotion.
New Zealand parliament brought to a halt by haka
New Zealands parliament was temporarily halted by indigenous politicians performing a haka. The MP's were angry over a controversial bill and performed the haka as a protest.
New Zealand’s capital prepares for huge Maori protests
Hotels are sold out in the capital Wellington - up to 30,000 people are expected to attend Tuesday’s rally outside parliament ...
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Why are thousands of people marching for Maori rights?
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Wellington: A proposed law that would redefine New Zealand’s founding treaty between the British Crown and Maori chiefs has triggered ...