Three Maori MPs face suspension over 'intimidating' haka
Summary
A New Zealand parliamentary committee has recommended suspending three Māori MPs for performing the haka, a traditional Māori dance, in parliament last year. The MPs protested against a proposed law, which sought to redefine New Zealand's founding treaty with Māori people and was ultimately voted down.Key Facts
- Three Māori MPs could be suspended for performing the haka during a parliamentary session.
- The haka is a traditional Māori dance that was done in protest.
- MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke started the haka after being questioned about a bill.
- The bill aimed to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, a historical agreement between Māori leaders and the British.
- The parliamentary committee suggested suspending Maipi-Clarke for one week and co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer for 21 days.
- The proposed suspensions will be voted on in parliament.
- The bill was defeated with 112 votes against and only 11 in favor.
- A large protest involving over 40,000 people took place against the bill.
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