New Zealand Parliament Suspended Amid Haka Protest Against Controversial Treaty Bill
Māori MPs disrupted parliament with a haka, protesting a bill that seeks to redefine the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi, amid fears of racial discord.
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The New Zealand Parliament was suspended after Māori MPs performed a haka to protest the Treaty Principles Bill, which aims to narrow the interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi. The controversial legislation passed its initial vote with 68 in favor and 54 against, despite fierce opposition from the Māori community. Thousands are participating in a hikoi march towards Wellington in response, highlighting concerns over the bill's potential impact on Indigenous rights and the social fabric of the nation. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called the proposal simplistic, noting the treaty's long history.
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