
Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke
Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke is a prominent Māori activist and advocate known for her impactful performances of haka that convey deep cultural significance and emotion. She gained international attention for her graceful haka performed in Parliament, which resonated with audiences and highlighted the importance of authentic Māori expressions in various contexts, including political discourse.
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Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke won the Te Māngai Pāho Mana Reo award for her song Mō Āke Tonu.
Aotearoa Music Awards 2026: Marlon Williams, Lorde and Te Pāti Māori MP among winnersTe Pāti Māori was represented by MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke.
How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy – Fran O’SullivanHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke is expected to reveal an initiative alongside Green MP Tamatha Paul.
What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles Bill – Adam PearseHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tops list of favoured candidates to lead Te Pāti Māori in new poll.
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tops list of favoured candidates to lead Te Pāti Māori in new pollHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke is noted as TPM’s great hope and plans to make an announcement with Green MP Tamatha Paul.
What the last week of the political year tells us about 2026 election and Christopher Luxon’s life-changing defection - Thomas CoughlanMaipi-Clarke is a young MP who expressed her support for Kapa-Kingi after the expulsion.
Voices of the rebels: How Te Pāti Māori outcasts Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris claim mediation turned sourTe Pāti Māori’s youngest MP, Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke, is vying with Packer for the party’s largest property interest.
MP property rich list: Our MPs have stakes in a combined $379 million of property - who owns the most?Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke calls for unity amid party split.
Te Pāti Māori: Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke calls for unity amid party splitHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke is a Hauraki-Waikato MP who may impact the future of the Te Pāti Māori conflict.
How police ‘groupthink’ contributed to Jevon McSkimming scandal – Audrey YoungMarianne would probably ask Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke to share the role of Prime Minister with her.
Firsts and lasts with Shortland Street’s Marianne InfanteHauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi Clarke said Te Pāti Māori was disappointed its proposed amendments giving mana whenua mandatory consultation in the permit process had not been adopted.
Parliament passes Hauraki Gulf protection law after late fishing exemptionHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke received record parliamentary suspensions for refusing to apologise.
Mood of the Boardroom: Peters rises as Seymour and Greens slip with CEOsHe goes to Parliament and the terrifying Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke does the same thing.
David Seymour and James Baldwin: The fire this time - Simon WilsonHana-Rāwhiti Maipi Clarke is a young colleague of Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi.
Parliament in shock over unexpected death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp – Audrey YoungHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke was censured along with Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer for breaching standing orders.
My enemy’s enemy: Danyl McLauchlan on minor parties’ outsized influenceMaipi-Clarke is an MP who was suspended from Parliament for seven days.
The latest in politics: Luxon’s aide scandal and the chaos of Te Pāti Māori’s suspensions – The Front PageHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke acknowledged her disruption of a vote and took accountability for her actions.
Labour’s Willie Jackson doesn’t want a ‘war with the Māori Party’Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke is the suspended MP who stated, 'Never will they silence us and we will never disappear.'
El Parlamento de Nueva Zelanda le aplicó una suspensión récord a la diputada que se hizo viral por realizar el hakaHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, New Zealand’s youngest current MP, was suspended for seven days.
Three Maori MPs suspended over haka protest - WorldHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke was suspended from Parliament for seven days.
Act Party leader David Seymour’s side loses Oxford Union debate, remarks on ‘contrast’ to ‘reprehensible’ Te Pāti Māori actionsHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke received a seven-day ban for performing a Māori haka in parliament.
New Zealand MPs who performed haka in parliament given record suspensions | New ZealandHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, who started the traditional dance, was suspended for seven days.
Three Maori MPs suspended over 'intimidating' hakaMaipi-Clarke, Parliament’s youngest MP, brought Parliament to a standstill when she began the haka while ripping up a copy of the Treaty Principles Bill.
Will Te Pāti Māori face the harshest sanctions ever for controversial haka? MP debate continues todayHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke posted comments showing support under the video.
David Seymour condemns charity fight challenge from Eru Kapa-KingiHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke is an MP for Te Pāti Māori involved in a parliamentary investigation.
MPs dig in as Parliament fails to compromise on hefty punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs - Thomas CoughlanHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke is an MP from Te Pāti Māori recommended for a 7-day suspension.
Watch live: Debate on Te Pāti Māori haka punishment adjournedHana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke received a recommendation for a seven-day suspension from Parliament.
C-bombs, consequences and ‘chaos’: Unpacking an ‘unprecedented’ week of politics – The Front PageHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke initiated the haka protest and is facing a seven-day suspension.
New Zealand suspends three Maori MPs for 'intimidating' haka protest in Parliament. Here’s whyHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke is a Te Pati Maori representative recommended for a shorter suspension from parliament.
New Zealand parliamentary committee recommends suspension of three indigenous politiciansHauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke was recommended a seven-day suspension.
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters blasts behaviour in Parliament as ‘degradation’














































































































