Māori Party leader ejected from parliament after performing haka in protest against 'racist propaganda'

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The co-leader of New Zealand’s Māori Party has been kicked out of parliament after performing a haka in protest against “racist propaganda and rhetoric” from the country’s National Party.

Mr Mallard said it was his responsibility to let the “broad range of views of the House” be aired, and while some views may be of “discomfort” to some MPs, Ms Collins’ line of questioning had not crossed a line.

Mr Waititi rose again, saying: “If we find this thing, this attitude acceptable in this House - a constant barrage of insults to tangata whenua - then I find this House in disrepute.” Mr Mallard told Mr Waititi to sit down and said his microphone had been turned off – prompting him to begin a passionate haka in the middle of the chamber. and Green MP Teanau Tuiono walked out of the House in solidarity with him, New Zealand publisher Stuff reported.

Outside parliament following his ejection, Mr Watiti told reporters he was “sick and tired of Māori being used as a political football”.In February, he was accused of breaching a dress code requiring male politicians to wear a tie when asking questions. He had been repeatedly stopped by Mr Mallard when trying to ask questions, as he was not wearing a tie. When he continued to speak,“It’s not about ties, it’s about cultural identity mate,” he said as he left the chamber.

 

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Wow that smart judith collins has Peter William's old rightwing audience as long as they are still alive,but stuff the Maori

And he was only been racist the other week. What a joke

Nice cowboy hat.

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