There was a heated debate in New Zealand’s parliament on Thursday. In fact, Māori MP Hana Rawahiti Kariariki Mappy Clark tore up a copy of the Aboriginal Treaty Act while dancing the haka in Parliament. Others have since joined. Let us tell you that Hana Rawahiti is the youngest member of the New Zealand Parliament. Video of a New Zealand parliament meeting is going viral. In fact, New Zealand MPs have already gathered in Parliament to vote on the principle bill. During this time, Te Pati Ki Maori MP Hana Rawahiti, 22, disrupted the meeting. During this time, he tore up a bill and performed a traditional haka on the House floor.
Hana Rawhiti performs haka in Parliament
Soon after Hana Laverty did so, Hana’s haka was joined by other members of the House and the audience seated in the gallery. As a result, House Speaker Gerry Brownlee adjourned the House. Under the principles governing government relations with Māori set out in the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, tribes were promised broad rights to retain their lands and protect their interests in exchange for handing over rule to the British. The Act provides that these authorities shall apply to all New Zealanders.
Who is Hana Rawashti?
Hana Rawahiti Kariariki Mapei-Clark is New Zealand’s 22nd Member of Parliament, representing Maori in Parliament. She is New Zealand’s youngest member of the House of Representatives in two hundred years. Mapey-Clark also made headlines after being elected in New Zealand’s 2023 elections, performing a traditional haka during her maiden speech in parliament. Isaac’s video has also gone viral on social media. Let us tell you that Hana is the youngest member of the New Zealand Parliament.
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