Waititi
Waititi is a prominent member of Te Pāti Māori and has been vocal in Parliament regarding Māori rights and cultural representation. He recently garnered attention for his strong defense of Māori cultural practices, including the haka, in the face of criticism from other political leaders.
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Waititi features in the film and kindly donated two pieces from his Dirty Money series.
‘Let’s reignite this moment’: Chelsea Winstanley wants to take NZ art film to the world
New Zealand· 2026-02-14
Waititi addressed the situation during his speech at the pōwhiri, asking for the iwi to accept his apology and calling for a new meeting.
Waitangi 2026: Ngāpuhi chair says Te Pāti Māori pōwhiri haka is ‘last straw’; offer to meet no longer on the tableNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
Waititi thanked his party’s former vice-president for raising concerns in the appropriate setting.
Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruin – Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
Waititi stated that they haven't considered the option of waka-jumping the rogue MPs at this time.
Te Pāti Māori leaders willing to meet estranged MPs – iwi leadersNew Zealand· 2025-11-04
Waititi spoke to media on Parliament’s black and white tiles on Tuesday afternoon.
Labour MP Shanan Halbert accuses Te Pāti Māori of starting to create ‘exclusive bunch of Māori’New Zealand· 2025-09-16
Waititi declared he would not apologise for the haka, emphasizing their commitment to their people.
Labour’s Willie Jackson doesn’t want a ‘war with the Māori Party’New Zealand· 2025-06-08
Waititi raised a noose in Parliament during a debate, which was described as reprehensible by David Seymour.
Act Party leader David Seymour’s side loses Oxford Union debate, remarks on ‘contrast’ to ‘reprehensible’ Te Pāti Māori actionsNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
Waititi criticized Peters' remarks about tā moko and emphasized the importance of cultural heritage.
Te Pāti Māori MPs begin suspension for controversial haka after chaotic debateNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
Waititi had to apologise after their party’s social media account posted a screenshot of possible outcomes.
Privileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPs who performed House hakaNew Zealand· 2025-05-14
