Haka highlights tensions between Māori tikanga and rules of Parliament
Extraordinary display of protest interrupted the first vote on the Treaty Principles Bill.
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The national hīkoi and Parliament's suspension over a haka are garnering headlines.
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The House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.
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Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris leads Hīkoi in Dunedin
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti is being supported nationwide, with Dunedin also doing its part to protest. Video / Takuta Ferris
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti in Christchurch
A large group of supporters have also gathered in Christchurch, backing the movement and message of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti. Video / Supplied
Hīkoi protest: Traffic delays continue as thousands arrive in Auckland's CBD
The convoy of demonstrators protesting Government policies affecting Māori has arrived in New Zealand’s largest city and “significant delays” are expected in Auckland today.
'Police will take action': Warning to protesters starting convoys today
Protest organised by advocacy group Toitū te Tiriti started at Cape Rēinga this morning.
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Claire Trevett: Seymour, the champion at making life difficult for Luxon
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Audrey Young: Trump 2.0, Treaty bill tweaks and a media brickbat
OPINION: Kamala Harris conceded with a speech full of soaring and meaningless rhetoric.
Letters: Kids caught up in police raids used as pawns – by gangs and MPs
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Protests to choke motorways, harbour bridge: Two anti-Govt demonstrations in four days
NZTA says it is liaising with police, warns Aucklanders to be prepared for disruptions.
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The party's co-leaders say there is context to the remark.
Watch: ‘F***ing racist’ – Te Pāti Māori MP’s select committee comment raised with Speaker
Act has raised the remarks with the Speaker as a matter of privilege.
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Submissions on changes to the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 are heard.
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Mitchell said the police were 'extremely sensitive and careful'.
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Peters said TPM's behaviour was 'pathetic', 'cowardly', and 'preposterous'.
Electoral Commission cautions political parties over late donation disclosures
The commission considered whether to refer the late disclosures to the police.
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Peters says he would have left TPM’s Waititi ‘limping’ after brouhaha over question
There was an extensive back-and-forth in the House after the question.
'It doesn’t look great': Luxon's concern over Wellington council
The PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.
Luxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political poll
The poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.
Audrey Young: Govt wasting time and money on pointless election promises
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