
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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New Zealand:
Maipi-Clarke was punished by being named in the House and stood down for 24 hours.
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New Zealand:
Maipi-Clarke, Parliament’s youngest MP, made headlines by ripping up the Treaty Principles Bill and performing a haka.
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New Zealand:
Maipi-Clarke began the haka during the first reading and was suspended from Parliament for 24 hours.
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