Māori party co-leader ejected from New Zealand parliament after performing haka

An Indigenous New Zealand lawmaker was thrown out of New Zealand's parliament for performing a Māori haka in protest against what he said were racist arguments. Rawiri Waititi told lawmakers in the chamber that he was forced to listen to a 'constant barrage of insults' directed toward Indigenous people. Speaker Trevor Mallard told Waititi to sit down, but instead he performed the haka, a traditional dance or challenge accompanied by a chant. 'Order. The member will now leave the chamber,' Mallard told Waititi, which he did along with his co-leader, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
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Māori party co-leader ejected from parliament after performing haka in racism row ► www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/12/maori-party-co-leader-ejected-parliament-racism-row-haka

[@etx8920]

why do white people have to create genocidal apartheid states where ever they go?

[@etx8920]

oh no, a native said the word "disrepute" got to silence him

[@echo7759]

@@etx8920 haha they tried to silence him ... Haka doesn't need a mic 👍😝🇳🇿

[@Battleneter]

Another grandstanding Maori politician with a chip on his shoulders, never seen this before.

[@stevenskinz3360]

He very racist af and in bed with jacinda

[@dhanhyaa]

The NZ parliament is so quiet in comparison to every other parliament and yet the Speaker is like, "Orda orda".

[@The0Maketu0High0Roll]

It's the microphones I think

[@jakebclaridge8311]

​@@The0Maketu0High0Roll Yes I have been to parliament and watched the debates and I was surprised by how loud it was in comparison to on TV

[@Mr.M.DelhiWala]

I've seen chairs & tables swinging. I agree

[@jamiejosh96]

They copied the uk parlimentary system

[@sarah-jaynemcdonald2594]

The hakka is probably the loudest decibels that buildings experienced! Lol.

[@westpole]

The interpreter just went "Um...tf am I supposed to do now......?"

[@hammo6641]

Should have been signing WAR

[@echo7759]

@@hammo6641 it's not War ... he is pretty much asking his ancestors for strength and saying that the House havnt heard or seen the last of him and he will be back.

[@gordonilaoa1275]

@KZbinrs fan And dj too Since the early treaties with the indeginous people, NZ has a unique tolerance of their culture and protests.

[@echo7759]

@KZbinrs fan And dj too yeah Cringe and Cower!

[@kabilan]

🤣

[@klemon]

So, some context here. He was asked to resume his seat after attempting to use a point of order to debate. Points of order are taken immediately and are heard in silence in the NZ House of Reps and therefore are only for matters of procedure, not for debate. He was then asked to leave the chamber as he did not resume his seat. There was a general debate following question time during which he might have been able to speak on any topic for 5 minutes. There are many cases of Haka and Waiata being performed in the house and it's not a problem, in fact it's celebrated. In this case it was the manner and context in which it was performed that was the problem. Extra details that most media outlets are too lazy to report.

[@Musica8482]

Thank you, this is the kind of information I need from comments.

[@tiahoselwyn]

Thank you for your support. It’s hard when you have such arrogance in positions of power.

[@cash4gold697]

Thanks man 👍

[@slayerofcrusadersandsmallh6404]

Colonizer lies

[@Kalafinwë]

@CHIEF TAHCHAWWICKAH Stop writing "Europeans". Do you even realize that it is not all Europeans nations who colonized? In fact, european colonialist empires were a minority, albeit stronger, then their european counterparts who did not. By generalizing the word European and affiliating it to colonialism is comparable to saying that Africans speak african, which is absurd. My people never practiced colonialism, and we are europeans.

[@TheDevilsAdvocate.]

Anyone else wish the sign language lady also signed the haka? 😂

[@inquisitiveOne111]

Yup!

[@jessicas.6235]

Yessss just what I was thinking.

[@echo7759]

Lol ... NZ sign language is actually one of the 3 official languages in NZ. It does include Maori words. Haka often loses its powerful meaning when translated into English because it is ancient and spiritual and belongs to the person or people giving it. 🙂✌️🇳🇿

[@jont2576]

@@echo7759 lots of countries have official languages but they are rarely used in practice.

[@jont2576]

@@echo7759 oh u mean it's less powerful if it's comprehended by a non Maori brain Vs a Maori brain?

[@MichaelGeorge161]

Thanks for filming him and not focusing the camera on the speaker

[@decaDBZ]

LOL yeah fark sake, smh.

[@wh1736]

I think the whole point is that as his mic has been cut off and he has exceeded his time he is no longer entitled to coverage or extension of his views/point.

[@H4KTNNT]

Speaker should be sacked

[@Ryanlexz]

So much for progressive labor party 😂😂

[@samardern2991]

That's RACIST !

[@Jennifer-zm1ol]

Lol the The sign language lady is still translating through it all🤣🤣🤣

[@theunknown3537]

😂🤣🤣

[@Hetzerg]

The lady had a hard time translating the haka chant lol

[@Ryanlexz]

So much for progressive labor party 😂😂

[@portaccio]

I like his friend at the end when he's finished going, ,"yeah!..." behind him. 😅

[@MikkiManson13]

That's the co-leader of the Maori Party, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. She's doing the wiri, which is a shaking hand movement during the haka. It is done to add emphasis. Also the pūkana, which is widening the eyes.

[@sharismith6070]

That's what support looks like

[@kungfutzu3779]

it's an aggro gesture not just agreement. not much different from shaking her fist at the speaker. not appropriate for parliament of course

[@31aicirtl]

I’m mad they didnt have the camera on his Haka the whole time

[@public.public]

So you admit to being mad.

[@KesumaofEO]

@@public.public So you admit to not understanding his statement

[@priestdamon]

@@KesumaofEO so you admit to calling out this guy's stupidity

[@mamacat63]

I agree. I'm genuinely curious about what it is

[@carlosmartinpascual3720]

Kia ora, that's how it is.

[@ponymalone3636]

That’s like a Scottish mp randomly bringing in bagpipes as a protest

[@lauralishes1]

@@jonhazell6961 I'd love to see Scottish MPs do that.

[@closethedoornow7538]

😂

[@Nicholas_Burmeister]

Honestly, not sure if that would in any way diminish British parliamentary discourse.

[@simonwilson3411]

More like a MSP wearing a kilt and no kegs...

[@closethedoornow7538]

@@Nicholas_Burmeister parliaments are supposed to be somewhat rowdy, it fosters healthy debate.

[@keifer7813]

Alright now that America is having a mid season break, I'm gonna tune into New Zealand. I'm liking the trailer already

[@sw9618]

The Scottish Parliament is about to get started with its new season. I highly recommend. Go back and watch previous episodes if u want a glimpse.

[@instanttregret]

@@sw9618 if only i can understand what they say tho

[@Sofia-wx2ht]

😂👍🏽

[@keifer7813]

@@instanttregret If you can't understand the sub, watch the dub. Sorted

[@sw9618]

@@instanttregret lol

[@trashammerbz]

isnt it the same guy who complained about the tie like 1 month ago?

[@andrewinglesfield368]

Yes; it was later found that he was right and the rule about ties was amended.

[@magicduke8386]

@@andrewinglesfield368 No he wasn't right. They removed the rule, because of his constant complaining.

[@GamingSpooks]

@@magicduke8386 why so bitter? Do people reclaiming their freedom intimidate you so much so?

[@DanielLopez-he2fq]

Magic Duke yes only clothes of white European descent are allowed

[@Jessicace]

@@magicduke8386 'complaining' 🙄

[@JohanIngeborg]

Speaker was like: "Oh no, he's doing it again."

[@user-zg2ou3gv2x]

😂😂

[@nagdeolife]

I love that ridiculous flower wreath the Speaker was wearing. If that's decorum and the haka isn't, it shows how arbitrary these rules are.

[@echo7759]

For all of you wondering what Debbie did at the end ... She did not flip the bird ... It is not a gesture of insult ... It is Wiri and Pukana .. it is used by Wahine (women) to emphasise points of passion and to support the person doing the Haka (protest). ✌️🇳🇿

[@MultiCrupi]

Na, More like flipping the bird really.

[@echo7759]

@@MultiCrupiYeah ... Nah ...ignorant much???

[@UFOhunter4711]

Thanks

[@MA-yu2ss]

@@MultiCrupi no

[@MultiCrupi]

@@echo7759 Na truth hurts. Time to get out of palimant, Just pulling the card all the time now.

[@datemasamune2904]

Calling for order, when almost no one is doing anything. Can’t imagine what would happen, when an actual ruckus happens.

[@244Ohiro]

Haka meaning: Let me brandish my weapon Let the enemy see the flash of my bayonet Let it strike fear in the enemy So that I may never fall So that I may never lay down

[@244Ohiro]

@The505Guys original word was “mere” (club) but the Haka was adapted during world war 2 and performed by the Māori Battalion in Egypt.

[@raegleek88]

Thank you :)

[@red2775]

So what's this sellout doing saying it in parliament

[@rb49352]

Can you provide resources for people who want to learn more about the Maori people? I get a sense that they were the only people that were successful at making European settlers adapt to their culture not the other way around? I'd feel a lot more comfortable getting resources recommended by a Maori to avoid any resources that may spread disinformation about what actually happened.

[@deeznuts9368]

@@244Ohiro what's the name of the haka

[@robdowsing3361]

This person shows no respect for parliament 😢

[@proudkiwi7641]

As a Maori this guys makes me embarrassed to be Maori. All he does is moans and cries when things don't go his way. All he's achieved so far is encouraged separatism among Maori and resentment among Pakeha. He's dividing the country.

[@g2s88]

It makes me ashamed to be Maori too, I'm happy I'm not alone in thinking this way

[@dominicliner1609]

White people and Maori people all should have the same rights in New Zealand because we all New Zealanders.

[@rerehaur7308]

He makes me so proud to be Maori ka aroha kia koutou.

[@g2s88]

@@joshuamclauchlan5945 Why, to be Maori would I have to think the same as other Maori - to have the right racial opinion? The honourable fellow in the video advocates positions and policies I believe prioritise Maori over other racial groups

[@joshuamclauchlan5945]

@@g2s88 People like you are the reason why we have these socio economic problems.

[@TheDeathMantis]

No joke when i saw the thumbnail thought that guy was wwe's commentator Jim Ross from Monday Night Raw 😂😂😂

[@blaquenguni9249]

More like Sammy Sossa with a cowboy hat... Bah Gawd

[@michaelh13]

"Bah gawd, he's came back with a steel chair!"

[@fezzy5591]

@@michaelh13 😂😂😂😂

[@gamriii]

No one: KZbin captions during the Haka *[Music]* *[Applause]*

[@charliecreed6163]

I'm Annishinaabe and Lenape and he speaks truth. Indigenous tribes should be respected and honored and taught by their own people not by anyone whom tried to enforce their beliefs because others have different ones. Great spirit guide and protect us in your loving compassion and teach us how to live freely in harmony with all.

[@manjsher3094]

Welcome to Joe Biden's New Zealand!

[@Erik-so9gh]

@@o.valentina7298 Maybe read up before you write nonsende

[@bremCZ]

@@o.valentina7298 Nanaia Mahuta, Poto Williams, Peeni Henare, Willi Jackson, Kelvin Davis, Kiri Allan, Meka Whaitiri, Rino Tirikatene, Adrian Ruawhe, Tangi Utikere, Tamati Coffey... That's just in one party.

[@echo7759]

@@bremCZ but they are members of other party's ... they do not solely represent Maori or the affairs of Maori.

[@bremCZ]

@@echo7759 Nor should any member represent such a thing.

[@simonl7067]

I don’t know the whole story, but I found he’s statement completely reasonable. Why was his mic turned off mid-speech?

[@Battleneter]

Like all there he has an allotted time to speak, you saw the last part going over time.

[@simonl7067]

@@Battleneter Ah that makes sense, thank you. The man start talking with "Order, order, the member's mic is off" instead of something like "Your time is up" made me think otherwise.

[@klemon]

He was speaking on a point of order, but debated instead of raising a point for the speaker to rule on.

[@charlesbaker7505]

It’s not reasonable for only indigenous people to determine how they are ruled when they live in a country of other races too, Ofc they should be a main voice but not the only voice

[@quadnumber]

probably due to him "finding the house in disrepute"

[@rangsilandrew3542]

When you feel youre a foreigner in your own land. Solidarity from me

[@tewheke4186]

It's Truly Disgusting, Change Is Coming....Get Ready 👌🏾☻

[@donsnypa7332]

You can actually here people laughing in the back ground .... 0 respect shown for the indigenous people of the country, foreigner in his own country for real.

[@racialconsciousness7169]

Yeah, that's what we feel like in Europe. You non-Whites are in our homes too, remember that.

[@appleslover]

Palestinians would love to live in 10% of this security, wealth,representation and support from the colonizers. You had it easy, mate.

[@sajidurrahman5516]

@@appleslover Nah Palestinians want freedom.

[@inquisitiveOne111]

That’s how you make an exit.

[@chebbett21]

😂😂😂😂

[@normankeoghan5298]

Time for him to go, this behaviour dose not belong in the house. If I stood up and behaved like that I would be called a racist. He should loose his seat for this, not acceptable at all. We are one people ,this segregation must stop so we can all go forward.

[@bigboy0625]

Shocking behavior. Wonder how it would be if it was the other way round. Wearing a cow boy hat 😂

[@magnificusdominusduxchad4229]

The only peolle that should be there had to leave , shame

[@tracymichaelsen493]

Thankyou.

[@onthesearch]

It’s more like a tantrum because he didn’t get his way.. not the behaviour you would expect from a leading representative. And not the example you want to give children.

[@echo7759]

Whose children are you speaking of?

[@user-ti1yc4wi5v]

i have a feeling your not indigenous

[@user-mc6js8or3r]

Wats the example ???

[@georgephillipscomedian]

As if were gonna pretend that the guy doing a haka was the weirdest thing in the video

[@strawberriesstar]

I know right, the weirdest thing is how they're constantly being ignorant towards the very real problems he states

[@edward8972]

It is when he’s supposed to make policy for everyone, instead he wants to make a spectacle of himself and just not do his job basically.

[@jason4275]

First they criticized they way he dress now they won't even listen to him, I'm glad someone got up and left with him in protest.

[@MultiCrupi]

Why listen, They just want more free stuff off the tax payer. We have to stop giving. There culture has to help there own.

[@hoanidecleene6513]

@@MultiCrupi do you understand how much pain us as Maori are going though you don’t understand unless you learn about New Zealand history of how much got taken away from us like if our ancestors didn’t fight we would have no culture like you don’t understand unless you learn about our history and the racism that happened and it’s not just here it’s in American, Australia all over the place and it’s still happening he was only explaining that there not on the opposite end of it so they don’t know and it’s rude to just cut the mic of like that well to me it is

[@afropenguin]

In the video Both leaders of the Maori party left, after the video finishes greens representive Teanau Tuiono also left the chamber in solidarity with the Maori Party.

[@AbeTM]

@@hoanidecleene6513 Although I do agree it was rude to just cut off his mic without hearing out what he had to say.

[@proudkiwi7641]

@@hoanidecleene6513 I'm maori and I'm going through NO pain. I just go to work and get on with life.

[@greatwhite9428]

Not happy about wearing a colonizers tie but is happily wearing colonizer clothes,this guy is a hypocrite

[@nikoramuriwai-ihimaera2518]

sorta hypocritical to say that with a kiwi pfp, kāo offence intended and am not tryna start an argument just pointing it out

[@chrispatel7901]

These crazies should never be allowed no where close to the parliament.

[@depthcharge123]

His sidekick at the end acted just like a sidekick should.

[@corazinanunisa7049]

Have some respect for someone's culture, will you? Where are you from? That's Wiri and Pukana done by Wahine to support a point that's being emphasized by whoever's doing the haka.

[@Dropsey818]

@@corazinanunisa7049 why would anyone respect your people? maori are some of the most ignorant racist people on the planet, or so i have been told by alot of people coming into NZ,

[@nathanspreitzer6738]

This dude has a tantrum anytime he’s not the main character

[@zenkisilvias1428]

Far from a tantrum

[@evacope1718]

@@AirbusA-yv5dg explain the 'literally racism' mate

[@Damon242]

@@AirbusA-yv5dg sticking to the subject at hand, he knowingly disregarded a rule that all standing male MPs in the house were required to wear ties (not ‘cultural attire’ - a tie). The Speaker’s role is to enforce the rules set by the house and voted upon by the MPs, and so he did. The MPs subsequently voted to change the rules regards ties, now the Speaker will uphold these new rules as is his role. Notice that no one attacks him for wearing a hat - there’s no rule against it. This is nothing to do with racism, it’s either ignorance on his part or deliberate disrespect of the rules agreed upon by his fellow MPs and I’m inclined to believe it’s the latter as he never acknowledges that a mistake has been made and instead takes every opportunity such as this to grandstand (this current example being that he was raising issues at the wrong point in the proceedings and rather than withdraw and try again when we arrived at that point later on, he did this).

[@Damon242]

@@AirbusA-yv5dg we don’t have a ‘white’ demographic in New Zealand. The ‘apron’ situation you’re highlighting was actually part of a charity scholarship that members of parliament were participating in. Several members on the day (not just the one you’re focusing on) dressed in rural attire including dairy aprons and gumboots as part of fulfilling promises in a charity auction that was funding agriculture scholarships for school leavers. One of the auction pieces included Barbara Kuriger wearing gumboots in parliament. These MPs had approached parliament and applied to do so, which was approved by the Speaker as is the correct process and it was opened to other members to share in this on the day (which members from across the parties did and wore their own gumboots in support)

[@rhino2992]

@@AirbusA-yv5dg sorry how is he protesting against literal racism?

[@Fsrjtyttzma]

Every time I see him he is grandstanding. Instead of doing what you do brother make a difference and stand up and debate as this is sus. Doing the Haka and walking out says nothing for the people you represent but everything about your antics. Its not just about you bruh you have a great chance yo make a difference my man so just get in with it.

[@SM.Canada.Diaries]

Creating headlines through haka is easier than getting legislations passed in favour of the indigenous people. Thats what he is doing.

[@roseadams8003]

Maybe all he can do is theatrics. Brings attention yes. But to what?

[@janeh3134]

The indigenous people will win in the end. You just do not know what you're up against. You invaded the land, they shared and this is what you give back. The shame of that chamber will be seen throughout the world. Never forgotten. Shame shame shame. Kind regards from me Norway.

[@bennichols561]

Every living thing is indigenous. Learn the definition of the word.

[@Blockah]

Yes, The maori came to NZ from Hawakii and ate the mori-ori. Stole the land. Sold it to the europeans. Want it back now with generous pay outs. Biggest scam out.

[@FAMEROB]

how is the Norwegian ethnostate going?? are you gonna ban immigration? if you preach this you gotta practice it missy

[@herereihana7892]

Maori love you we love all who love use we are welcoming we are giving we are awesome hostplease come to us one day love you

[@441SKATE]

Childish behavior throw a tantrum and walk out like school children being sent to the principals office

[@Brucemcleod2345]

When are Maori going to be grateful for all the reparations. You pay reparations and give Maori cash and they still want more. Victim mentality making people angry and causing a divided country and apartheid

[@exoels]

Can't fully payback the lives the Brits took

[@petitthom2886]

New Zealand : representative preforms haka USA : Senator reads children book

[@darkcosmicmoon]

They aren't indigenous

[@gokulprasadm2533]

Wish I had this much courage when speaking in front of class .

[@frmacs949]

I'll be honest, that was very melodic. I felt like I should join in the chant.

[@samardern2991]

That's RACIST !

[@FAMEROB]

go join a choir then, it has no place in parliament

[@teti_99]

You are guests in the Maori people's land and they have every right to act defiantly towards you. Love and support to my Maori brothers and sisters. ✊🏾💯 Your Tongan brother from the States

[@inventorlive7129]

Are you guys similar?

[@teti_99]

@@inventorlive7129 Yes we are Polynesian. Although Tonga is the only country in the South Pacific never to be conquered by any foreign powers at any time and we still have our monarchy to this day that stretches back over 1,000 years. The British, Indians, Portuguese and Spanish tried to claim Tonga but our King travelled to GB, learned their way of of government and realized that the power of the pen would by far outweigh the power of the spear. His Majesty returned home to Tonga and wrote his own constitution saving Tonga from being colonized and overtaken by any foreign powers and ever since then, Tonga and England have had a very close friendship. I just wish all Polynesian countries were able to be their own sovereignty like Tonga has always had.

[@teti_99]

@@heavensgate4925 At least you get it and acknowledge the fact that they don't belong there based on how they took the land from the people. You're right they aren't even guests. I was just trying to be reasonable but they weren't even welcome. They broke treaties with the Maori and did all kinds of unlawful things which is why it's so upsetting. Had the crown been better about the way they did things, I'm sure it would be a different story. All I can say is I'm glad the King of Tonga never allowed it to happen and I feel for my Maori brothers and sisters.

[@echo7759]

Unga 99 ... Tautoko e hoa ✌️♥️

[@Damon242]

@@teti_99 Unlike Tonga, the Iwi of Aotearoa were not united and no single group had any claim to the country as a whole. There was no national sovereignty before the arrival of the British. Every Iwi have their own story and not everything was spoiled. There was legitimate trade and surrender of land in exchange for the means of overpowering other Iwi and taking over their territories. The Musket Wars are not often discussed nowadays but it’s important to emphasise that there wasn’t a peace that the British then interrupted and the geopolitical landscape of Aotearoa was in constant flux. At this stage in our history, it is redundant for anyone to blame any person living for the actions of British colonists, immigrants and Iwi more than a hundred and fifty years ago - this is all of our home and no demographic is a guest of it (and this expands to Pasifika who are granted special protections under our laws despite not being a party of Te Tiriti o Waitangi)

[@ahson9499]

A racist will never see pride of this man

[@matthewfulmer9954]

Is it just me, or does this guy get in trouble A LOT in Parliament? He seems like he's there on a crusade, rather than to be an actual lawmaker.

[@garryw2384]

He’s the same guy that said just awhile back to TV reporters. One party doesn’t listen to us, and the other party tries to tell us what to do, obviously referring to Labour and National parties. He needs to be told in no uncertain terms, you have to have a majority to govern the country, you can’t make or set policies when you don’t have enough members in Parliament. So when the Maori party has the most seats in the house then they can govern, simple really.

[@TamimLB]

New Zealand acts like they believe in everyones rights, they don’t. All just an act to please the people.

[@jeringatai3156]

You mean white New Zealand! Every other NZer including maori knows otherwise

[@144OurTurn]

They tried there best to intermingle with Maori to distort their lineages, but the spirit will never die. Someday Maori is gonna eat the body of the prime minister. Not all Maori wanted peace

[@jontypraat5733]

How is this different to if a Irish man stood up and started yelling or singing something about his culture. Just not the time or place for and it was right, that he was kicked out

[@karenrhodes9973]

Totally agree with you. NZ is now made up of MANY races.

[@user-mc6js8or3r]

Rite time rite place wrong call by speaker😊

[@NewNicator]

Was kind of expecting the haka New Zealand rugby players do.

[@Markyboyk]

There are many different haka that talk about different things i don’t think that one would be suitable for this situation

[@Lilmisscostumedrama]

I cannot believe he was thrown out!! Edit: ahhhI see, he was in contempt. A guy further down comments explained it. Context and details are everything.

[@echo7759]

But he didn't give a link to support his statement. I asked him for one. He may still reply. Just waiting.

[@allexmza6675]

Stand for indigenous rights.. 🙏 In new Zealand, Australia, north and south America, 🙏

[@robw7676]

Europe?

[@bennichols561]

Define indigenous

[@FAMEROB]

are they indigenous though, and does it give you the right to advocate racial segregation????

[@templemasterlink1234]

Rawiri Waititi was not the Imposter (1 Imposter remaining)

[@cbn267]

He should stay out of Parliament. No manners, style, rude and racist and the list can go on.

[@joeymontanaa]

We have failed the natives. We have failed this earth. Shame to all of us.

[@FAMEROB]

bring back cannibalism like the old days

[@user-fq2us5rw6c]

Grow up

[@tackedbud1346]

​@@FAMEROBget off the pipe dreamer

[@shaunhackney4112]

Fair play to him. Great way to get the global stage to pay attention.

[@bobpage6597]

Not really. The world will just roll its eyes and carry on. The majority to be frank don't care.

[@shaunhackney4112]

@@bobpage6597 I, in the UK, would have had no idea about the continuing belittlement of the Maori party members had it not been for this. We assume things are going great in NZ given the current PM.

[@bobpage6597]

@@shaunhackney4112 The people care so much about the Maori Party that 2 members have been elected. I share the views of the opposition - he should spend more time exercising himself on GENUINE concerns and rights for indigenous peoples, not making a whole drama about what he can wear in the chamber. If I was Maori I'd be furious for his pointless grandstanding - there are far more pressing issues that need to be addressed that his time could be spent on.

[@jeringatai3156]

@@bobpage6597 this has nothing to do with attire and everything to do with the fact that the opposition leader was being racist towards maori and the maori party calling her out. But hey, bring up something that was resolved months ago why dont you 😑

[@evacope1718]

@@jeringatai3156 how is she racist? That statement is just thrown around today like it is nothing

[@jameskirton4469]

Don’t cut his mic then

[@3Kiwiana]

No such thing as order anymore. No respect

[@pubuduis]

Wish the Maori had the same right to eject the so called founders of the country when they arrived.

[@grapefruitshortwave1071]

The Maoris are not indigenous to New Zealand

[@jeringatai3156]

@@grapefruitshortwave1071 yes they are!

[@bennichols561]

@@grapefruitshortwave1071 every living thing born in NZ is indigenous to NZ. Thats the definition of the word.

[@bennichols561]

Maori had the right but lacked the ability.

[@harrycurrie9664]

How to divide and alienate a people in one easy lesson.

[@AmadeuShinChan]

This is what my dad was like, but he never was in a parliament. RiP dad

[@ComaToast1]

RIP Much Respect

[@nagihangot6133]

Magical.

[@MsDieynaba]

RIP 🙏🏾

[@gxlorp]

@ComaToast1 no one cares what you have to say 😐

[@youtubeacc666]

The speaker was like "and there he goes again" 😒

[@echo7759]

Rawiri is allowed to say that he finds the house in 'disrepute' .. why did he get silenced for that??

[@TheDrifter24]

There a time and place for everything and this shows his ignorance. Not the the time and place to do this, you can't be talking or screaming louder than the other person to get your point across.

[@echo7759]

@@TheDrifter24 he wasn't screaming ... It was his turn to speak and he got silenced because he challenged the house ... Did you even listen to what he was saying?

[@jeringatai3156]

@@TheDrifter24 yet everyone in parliament does nothing but shouting and screaming and heckling. Thats literally a normal thing which every NZ PM and the opposition leaders have engaged in EVERY! SINGLE! TIME! It was Rawiri turn to speak and the speaker didnt like what he was saying so silenced him. Pay attention before running your mouth

[@TheDrifter24]

@@echo7759 yeah I heard what he was saying even if they silenced him that's no way to act. And just like the comments not everyone is going to agree we have to learn how to take a bit of criticism.

[@rhino2992]

@@jeringatai3156 You may need to learn about parliamentary protocols mate. That's not why his mic was silenced.

[@mashbury]

Oh I wish more UK politicians wore cowboy hats and pink jackets.. and YES. More flowers for the speaker.. why not 👍🤔

[@echo7759]

Why not indeed?? 😊🙃🇳🇿

[@gabriellehughes3175]

Wow how disgraceful of the New Zealand Government.

[@bennichols561]

But its not disgraceful to believe white men are superior? They are the only group without a minister. The reason given is every other group needs help to reach the perceived superiority of white men.

[@gabriellehughes3175]

@@bennichols561 You are talking to the wrong person about White Man being superior you really are.

[@bennichols561]

Its not my opinion. Its what the govt say.

[@basedjak]

You want feel guilty you want to feel shame Ooohh poor baby

[@FAMEROB]

you are uneducated, ever heard of law and order?

[@toranarama1]

this guy is a joke. He actually believes certain people should have separate laws to suit themselves. He does nothing for Maori except full their head with ridiculous ideas that will never happen nor be beneficial.

[@andscholovideos312]

Reminds me of Dennis Skinner in the UK parliament, he was ejected several times.

[@woolyimage]

The 'dodgy dave' one was a classic

[@cognoscenti2011]

All civilized people break out the haka when the conversation runs dry...

[@AttilaThebung]

He’s absolutely right. Pākehā are in no position to be making decisions on indigenous rights at all

[@balthazarwalrustitty5108]

It’s not rights they already have equal opportunity healthcare and pakeha pay most of the bills

[@jamescook4140]

If it affects everyone else then they do

[@evacope1718]

And they have no right to implement their separatist policies

[@jeringatai3156]

@@Goatpimp Maori pay more taxes than anyone due to working at least 2 jobs and the secondary income tax pays more than your first job.

[@bennichols561]

Indigenous means where you were born. Every person born in NZ is Indigenous to NZ.

[@Victoryismine200]

And I thought Lidia Thorpe was an embarrassment

[@bodybalanceU2]

to your white eyes all indigenous people are an embarrassment - that says more about your racism that anything else

[@user-fq2us5rw6c]

@@bodybalanceU2 0 respek g

[@kingtut472]

Isnt the haka what you do before war? Did he just declare war on the spokesman? Or am I high and like to think that what it means?

[@LOTLWC94]

It has many uses, the Haka. :)

[@96Jazangel]

There are varieties of haka for many occasions. Weddings, funerals, greetings, farewells...etc. Depends on the haka being performed.

[@Ben___]

@@96Jazangel which one did he perform?

[@jeringatai3156]

It depends on context. Context matters but I dont think youre wrong here. I cant actually hear what hes saying but I wouldnt be surprised if hes cursing him out.

[@aheat3036]

Crazy witch doctor in pink suit completely flipped out! 😂

[@herereihana7892]

Hahahahahahaha laugh demon laugh

[@heroicjourney2508]

Reading the comments here tells me people clearly had no idea what the pink / purple blazer was trying to say!

[@mashbury]

Please... enlighten us 🤔

[@heroicjourney2508]

@@mashbury Rawiri Waititi (Pink / purple blazer) was tired of the derogatory language aimed at his cultural heritage. His traditional Māori haka was an act of defiance against what he perceived to be racist, exclusivist arguments against his indigenous people…so this was his protest against a system that he clearly felt was against him and his culture!

[@Luca.Bruschetta]

Yall really out here forcing the rest of us to listen to the plight

[@dudebud8618]

Blah blah blah blah blah. Grow up.

[@Parawai116]

Blah blah blah... F up!

[@joefreeman3772]

why are they not showing it, stop hating

[@emporormunzo8655]

In situations such as these you must always take cautious and careful steps.

[@edgehaineproductions]

Isn't the haka a war dance? If he does the haka isn't that a form of threat which is not allowed in parliament? Sorry if I seem ignorant. Just confused.

[@eternal5930]

It's not just used for war, it is also used to show strength and unity

[@priyanshupokhriyal1677]

I can't even do this in my house let alone parliament or any other place!

[@user-po2qb6cm9q]

Shameful that the traditional culture of that country is treated like that in their parliament

[@liamd7383]

The speaker is called Trevor Mallard and he's not very well-liked here in NZ (at least that's how it seems to me).

[@TheSigmaGrindSet]

What’s with the “flower power” necklace?

[@wiremutopia1450]

Liam D Agreed, and he is part of Jacinda Ardern Party of the Labour Party

[@RaquelDmngz-wb6iq]

That walk out was powerful

[@MrShnazer]

Playing victim, they will just give him a bunch of money and he will go away for awhile.

[@shyamsundarrajan2469]

Ok is nobody gonna talk about the garland he is wearing

[@justinstewart4889]

That's literally what I am saying

[@stallion9801]

😆😆

[@stallion9801]

Baray harami ho beta

[@Dummypass]

It’s called a tefui my bro

[@FAMEROB]

judy garland

[@comradeleppi2000]

Lady is great. She even translated haka

[@AbdulRaheem-tj3im]

Indigenous people are not born from that part of soil or earth,at some point of time they have migrated to that part of earth and make it their habitant.

[@folksinger2100]

just like Scotland, too many english telling the Scots what to do.

[@ihavenojawandimustscream4681]

Lel @ scotsman pretending they are not a major component behind the British colonization of Australia and NZ

[@Luca.Bruschetta]

Imagine being forced to take this seriously 😂

[@tahutini9091]

La fierté polynésienne se ressent dans ses paroles. Je suis fier d'être polynésien (français).

[@sourabhtanwar8799]

Every country is same when it come to indigenous people.

[@laurenabobbit4786]

You will never silence us

[@johnshanks251]

have you checked the history that you are indi

[@mightymoaman2485]

Doesn't really matter how you're expressing the message, if you're speaking or shouting over someone else or when order has been called it has no place in parliament.

[@francoisbisset733]

Agreed👍

[@ashholiday123]

They silenced his mic. Were you not paying any attention? You know.... They literally silenced free speach of their own fellow politicians. That should set alarm bells off in your head.

[@andrex02scout]

@@ashholiday123 They silenced his mic because he interrupted the talk of another dude, that part wasn't shown tho. At least that's what I got from the situation/context, people take turns to talk, also it's not the first time a mic has been silenced in a setting like this: shouting matches, provocations and interruptions actually happen pretty often during hot topic discussions in most parliaments. In less developed countries they sometimes go overboard with literal brawls😂, they're super funny to watch tbh.

[@echo7759]

@@andrex02scout he did not interrupt anyone ... It was his turn to speak. He was silenced when he said he found the house in 'disrepute' and tried to go on to give his reasons but was shut down. Why was he silenced for that? Is he not allowed to challenge the House? And THAT is why he did the haka. Don't need a mic for that.

[@klemon]

@@echo7759 it wasn't so much "his turn", he called a point of order, and these are heard immediately. He raised his concern and the speaker ruled on it. He took another point of order, the speaker warned him that his point had been ruled on and a new point of order should be raised, not the same one. All this is not shown in this clip. He then spoke to the same point and that's why he was asked to resume his seat and his mic was removed. This happens frequently in the house to anyone who misuses point of order procedure. The house abides by a set of rules called the Standing Orders and they're the same for everyone. In a lot of cases here in NZ, MPs who are asked to leave get to that point willfully to make headlines. Case in point.

[@lordo2223]

there are rules of chambers sure there and respected as you heard in beginning even the chair (speaker) RECOGNIZED HIS POINT OF ORDER which means which means they knew he was getting up to file a grievance then well delivering his case because its obvious they didnt like what he said they turn his mic off again (POINT OF ORDER: in the house isnt like in court in the HOUSE it means a MEMBER of the house has either a proposal a rebuttal of disagreement or affirms a statement made in proposals in this case a NON MAORI member made statements towards removing maori based sets its insulting to think the goverment would have the nevre to bring this up at all wthout maori then goverment has broken the treaty again which means nz goverment would be null and void as is breaking term of contract

[@salvatore9352]

that guy nodding he can kefe

[@DrAAAli]

That guy nodding is the symbolic representation of the closet racism in NZ to this day, I don't know what that Maori mans beef was but he had every right to be heard.... respectfully. The ignorance of the pakeha in NZ is some next level arrogance.

[@apuppynamedoz]

The most awkward Kiwis got talent audition tape

[@grandmaster_gus]

Old boy really thought he did something there...

[@peace2u947]

the maori people need to understand forgiveness.

[@user-fq2us5rw6c]

its not about forgiveness its about money

[@nagihangot6133]

The *real* Once Were Warriors.

[@wadyamean4464]

It wasn't that long ago that he was thrown out for not wearing a tie or 'appropriate atire' but the speaker is doing the same thing by wearing that ridiculous thing around his neck ahh the hypocrisy is astounding

[@Damon242]

You might want to retract the statement about “that ridiculous thing around his neck” - that’s pacific culture and will not be received well On the subject of ties, it’s the Speaker’s role to uphold the rules set by the House. The tie rule was subsequently changed by the MPs, and at the end of the day the Speaker will uphold whatever rules they vote on. He was facilitating his role in enforcing the rules that had been agreed upon, in both circumstances of the tie and now this

[@wadyamean4464]

@@Damon242 I don't care bud it's my opinion as a private citizen It just seems a bit hypocritical that he told him to leave the chamber because of what he had on his neck and now all of a sudden he's ignoring the rules and embracing the culture hahaha ideals go brrt

[@Damon242]

@@wadyamean4464 how is he ignoring the rules? These things are permitted, hat included. There is no hypocrisy involved because there is no rule that the Speaker is circumventing.

[@Juliet04738]

Certainly brightens up these boring things!

[@keeganmillar7079]

The notion that non-indigenous New Zealanders cannot/ should not have views on Māori rights and people is absurd - the result of that would be co-governance, and that simply does not work; Who decides what laws are enacted. Our Parliament and Constitution is that of a partnership.

[@fallinginthed33p]

Non indigenous have been deciding the rights of indigenous people for centuries. Doesn't make it right.

[@keeganmillar7079]

@@fallinginthed33p your reply doesn’t address a single point I’ve made

[@SalihSabir]

@Keeegan Millar it kind of does. Non indigenous should not make decisions for indigenous as they have been doing. You are saying both need to decide together. But both have not been deciding together. So if non indigenous will continue making decisions for indigenous then indigenous want no part of what comes of it and instead want to make their own.

[@josephl9619]

Yeah, like getting another steering wheel put in in our family car so my wife and I can both drive at the same time.

[@simonwilson3411]

When indigenous people have equal representation, then maybe it wouldn't be an issue, didn't see too many Maori people in that chamber