New Zealand lawmakers suspended for Māori haka protest

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 by Farhan

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand legislators voted Thursday to enact record suspensions from Parliament for three lawmakers who performed a Māori haka to protest a proposed law. Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke received a seven-day ban and the leaders of her political party, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi, were barred for 21 days. Three days had … Read more

Largest haka breaks world record in New Zealand

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 by Farhan

When you think New Zealand, you might think All Blacks. And if you think All Blacks, you think haka. Thousands gathered in Eden Park in Auckland to break the record of the largest haka performance. France held the previous official world record since 2014. The haka is a ceremonial dance performed in a group, combining … Read more