Maipi-Clarke
Maipi-Clarke is a member of the New Zealand Parliament who gained significant attention for leading a haka during a heated debate on a controversial bill. His actions, which were seen as a passionate expression of cultural identity and protest, resulted in a suspension from Parliament for 24 hours. The haka he initiated went viral, sparking discussions about the role of tikanga and cultural expressions in the legislative process.
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Recent news mentions
Maipi-Clarke was punished by being named in the House and stood down for 24 hours.
Privileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPs who performed House haka
New Zealand· 2025-05-14
Maipi-Clarke, Parliament’s youngest MP, made headlines by ripping up the Treaty Principles Bill and performing a haka.
Te Pāti Māori refusing to face Privileges Committee over Treaty Principles Bill hakaNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Maipi-Clarke began the haka during the first reading and was suspended from Parliament for 24 hours.
Privileges Committee recommends Peeni Henare apologise in House for ‘disorderly’ actions during Treaty Principles voteNew Zealand· 2025-03-26