Maori Politicians Disrupt New Zealand Parliament Over Controversial Bill
In a dramatic protest, Maori politicians interrupted New Zealand’s parliament by performing a haka, opposing a contentious bill that seeks to reinterpret the treaty with Indigenous Maori people. The demonstration led by opposition MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke came amid a peaceful march towards Wellington organized by Maori rights groups. Thousands have participated in the ten-day protest against the legislation, which has sparked significant backlash across the nation.