Maori Leader Performs Haka in New Zealand’s Parliament

A Maori politician performed an unexpected Haka in the middle of a government proceeding. The co-leader of the Maori Party, Rawiri Waititi, pledged allegiance to his descendants, all young people, and to the country’s founding document, The Treaty of Waitangi, in accordance with Maori practices and values. Then Waititi performed a Haka while walking toward the clerk of Parliament for the government pledge to King Charles III. Inside Edition Digital’s TC Newman has more.

[@iloveeelau]

All my love and support to the Māori people 🫶🏽

[@lh1673]

True spirit respecting the country that he represents and loves his culture from heart.

[@SkengManNZ]

Immoral animism, they used to kill newborn girls. Educate yourself

[@purplelamington279]

Not Maori, but I always support people who practice their culture and language in their countries❤

[@trevorgarner5803]

But not in our parliament, there is a country to run not a local concert party on a soapbox.

[@ikaikaxkeahi]

Half Hawaiian and half Mexican myself... as a fellow Polynesians and fellow native person living one the lands of my people, I stand with my Māori cousins across the Pacific! Ke aloha nui i nā ʻōiwi o Aotearoa, much love from us Hawaiians to the Māoris on Aotearoa.

[@haven_lady675]

Ring of Fire clan unite 😁

[@seanluzdeluna8153]

Dang, Half Hawaiian and Half Mexican, that's an interesting mix if you don't mind me saying.😄Never heard of such a mix, lol.😅Out of curiosity, were you born in Hawaii? I'm just Mexican-American (Chicano) myself, not mixed with anything, and I was born in California.😁🙂

[@AllHailTheMagicConch]

Thank you my Hawaiian Brother . And all our polynesian brothers and sisters ❤🖤🤍 Nga mihi nui Kia koutou katoa

[@lotuscabrio2937]

​@@seanluzdeluna8153well you also hace polynesian arabs or polynesian assyrian in australia and nz

[@ChelSierra_Remly]

It's their native land, no? Then they should absolutely continue to know/use their native tongue. That doesn't mean they haven't also learned English as well. Also, I see no problem with anyone speaking their native tongue with family and friends when living in another country, so long as they know that country's language as well, and can converse with the public there. If I lived in another country that didn't speak English, I would learn that language, but I would also continue to speak English at home, and when out and about with family and English speaking friends.

[@arepaponga-old]

It is our land, and Maori is Aotearoa’s mother tongue.

[@colleenevans-mcleod5741]

hes a show pony an act

[@sarryuken8786]

@@arepaponga-oldIt used to be their land. Just like native Americans used to have their land. Just like Palestine had their land. The brits ruined many lives.

[@EvanS.05]

So happy to see the Maori preserving and celebrating their native culture!

[@MysteriousPerson1447]

Do you think they should get rid of the Maori Party in parliament

[@EvanS.05]

@@MysteriousPerson1447 No, why would they do that

[@MysteriousPerson1447]

@@EvanS.05 even my parents doesn't like them

[@daixer3156]

@MysteriousPerson1447 Why is that? Please share of why they feel that way? Asking from the States over here.

[@daixer3156]

Remove the Maori Parlament but not the Maori Parties (ain't no party like a Haka Party cuz a Haki party don't stahhhpp)

[@nellwhite5659]

One day New Zealanders will be citizens not subjects

[@lynnjames6629]

He means business‼️💯

[@daixer3156]

Tax hikes for everyone.

[@kingkat7113]

That's really cool I like that this got coverage because I didn't know who the maori people were or what Haka is. There should be more stories like this in the news that educate instead of divide and provoke

[@ytzpilot]

The Haka is also performed in Hawaii but called the Ha’a, therefore part of US Culture too. The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team perform it before games as well

[@kadzec711]

Im PROUD TO BE MĀORI❤ seeing all the love in the comments section makes my eyes water! thankyou for coverage on our situation 🫶🏻 sending love to all our native and indigenous brothers and sisters and those who support us in general 😭✨💯

[@steveosullivan4211]

how can you be indigenous when by your own words you came over in canoes and forced the people who were here before you over to the Chathams? Secondly why do you not use you real name?....as I do????

[@heikuratmna369]

Bro I hear you, I’m Tahitian and I swear I hope you guys will get through this. We have the chance to have 70% natives here. Faaitoito!

[@worldnewsvideos]

Free New Zealand 🇳🇿 Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@johnrangi4830]

@@steveosullivan4211 your first question is nonsense and shows me you have done no research before asking the question. They did not arrive in New Zealand first, and originated from the same islands as Maori, no archaeological evidence was ever found to show human habitation before the first Maori arrived. Also to say (Maori killed them) is not an accurate statement (one tribe killed a lot of them) is more of an accurate statement. (They did not kill all of them)... Your second question has nothing to do with the subject matter, so it is irrelevant. I think you should stop believing what you listen to and what you want to believe, do some research so you don't make incorrect statements.

[@johnrangi4830]

​@@worldnewsvideosreally! New Zealand doesn't need people making comparisons between the two. This is a peaceful country and I would like to keep it that way. What Maori needs is media coverage and support, not somebody making a bad comparison.

[@mrs.johnson4831]

That’s a dope culture 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@divingduck9]

they headhunters...

[@daixer3156]

No you're not! You from Florida buddy. Remember they caught you will all that private information that now even the most easiest person has the Nuclear Warhead launch code? It was the keytone to Funky Town and now everyone knows it. "Take me to funky town..."

[@poetcomic1]

Before the English came the Maori were best known for cannibalism.

[@Mars-pf6vu]

Do you think cannibalism also existed in England and other parts of Europe? Archeologists seem to think so through their findings over the years.

[@Leitis_Fella]

That man's got drip

[@freelander2011]

So happy to see people who stands for their Culture and Language and never give up ❤

[@timlewis5096]

Not the place or time. Just someone chasing his 15 minutes of fame!!!

[@enjoy4elements921]

Great respect for the Māori people - why would anyone need to be respectful to any king on the other side of the planet who robbed their country? It's a shame - greetings from Switzerland

[@kindaclassykindachola]

The creature is a sorcerer casting spells on the hobbit.🪄

[@sobbyhasselhoff]

Enough with the haka.

[@alejandrovargas7592]

That behavior would be a little startling and might seem very out of place, but it might be helpful to remember that it was their country before the power hungry British murdered and subjugated their ancestors.

[@ytzpilot]

The Haka is well excepted in New Zealand culture, my 5 year old and 8 year old daughters learn the dances in school

[@SA-zf4yx]

I just love how badass every indigenous person in that room looks

[@walterhunter3353]

I like it because to me, he is pledging allegiance to his people, culture and language, before he pledge allegiance to another entity.

[@kitty2527]

All the drama and then allegiance to King Charles, signed so as to get paid.

[@siddheshmahadik6921]

New zealand parliament is just a circus now

[@BrianShaneRushton]

Hes actually having a stroke

[@user-VIntuitive]

Forget Charles. He’s not in charge of anything. Māori is they’re own

[@cypress2212]

Maori rise up!!!

[@tonofh]

And get a job

[@cypress2212]

@@tonofh 🍆here's a job for you

[@tonofh]

@@cypress2212 🚶‍♀️Have a feed

[@beautytryouts]

​@@cypress2212😂

[@comment1984]

@@tonofh you're scared

[@kinky.kat95]

A WIN for the Māori people. I am inspired by their authenticity!

[@jahble55]

Give Aoteroa back to the Māori and give Hawaii back to the Kanaka Maoli Ofa 🇹🇴

[@jakesoros2376]

No lol.

[@nonya6522]

Freak show. Is this really the place for that

[@ramasodimalete2699]

Your culture isn't universal.

[@dawnamae7507]

It’s their land and their language! Why do the colonists insist on these outdated practices? Maybe the colonists should be abolished! Haven’t they STOLEN enough land, resources -and blood?

[@joejoejoe44]

Well that looks stupid

[@kurikuraconkuritas]

you know nothing about it

[@joejoejoe44]

@@kurikuraconkuritas I never said I did. Nor do I want to know anything about it. I'm just saying it looks really stupid

[@kanoawai]

@@joejoejoe44lol trying learning your culture white boy

[@Catnipfumar]

Then stop looking in the mirror.

[@soniareyes2874]

Interesting it’s important to be respectful to other unique cultures and appreciate differences ❤godbless

[@daixer3156]

Says who? You Godly fair mother? C'mon now

[@jackeroo75]

What is the point of this? They took your land and they gave u a small voice.

[@daixer3156]

Don't forget Maui. They burned those peeps alive foe their land and Oprah could only give a Million dollar when she's a billionaire. You might think that's a lot and it is. But when she has so much money. That's not even 10% of her wealth. That's say a lot about her and her intentions.

[@kitty2527]

No point, pure drama.

[@dakotanelson5722]

What honor this man has

[@loganfignewton]

This is not the type of behavior that should be allowed in Parliament.

[@thesmithersy]

Indeed it shouldn't

[@misterlove7895]

What about it? Go maori im with you dont let these briish tell you what to do

[@xDahliaJay]

Cringe

[@Egill2011]

Nope.

[@listerinr]

The haka has to be one of the most obnoxious things ever 🙄

[@comment1984]

Tip. Don't watch it.

[@GamingGamer22]

Why?

[@listerinr]

@@GamingGamer22 it's stupid, serves no purpose. Not intimidating at all and takes way too long. And whoever is doing it looks ridiculous lol

[@WookieWoman]

​@listerinr In 20 years you will have a different opinion. Life experiences change your priorities and you will likely come to respect things like this. Best wishes to you; living is the hardest thing you'll ever do. 🤷‍♀️

[@tckr4883]

It is a silly display that I doubt he honors or celebrates in his daily life.

[@DW_Kiwi]

In Maori culture a Haka is a spiritual middle finger to the ones receiving it. If we know this then why do we allow it!!. If we don't know this. Do some research into Maori culture and beliefs

[@ariyalstellaire]

MAURI ORA, my tautoko and aroha with Tangata Whenua forever! From your Papua New Guinean sister!!!

[@d4n737]

I mean I know it's like... their whole thing, but isnt the Haka a war dance? Doesn't that mean he's challenging the other politicians to something? Like they do in sport or something? Isn't Haka just being confrontational? Like, you know, showing respect to your opponent by demonstrating you're scary. I know it's the highest honor, but... I don't know if a place of government is the right context...?

[@hadessa35]

Only in the civilized world is there support for others. In backward civilizations, there is only hatred, war, fury, and death. When Europeans began to civilize some parts of the world in a state of extreme moral degradation, such specimens resisted. When sailors stranded on one of their islands, they were devoured. I thought the world had overcome that stage, but it seems I was mistaken: some people do not want to live civilized lives.

[@user-oh4yd5uh4e]

On average there is a haka performed every 37 seconds in New Zealand. A haka used to be something special but nowdays they find any old reason to do one. Cuzzy Steven has arrived at the airport....let´s do a haka. They opened up a new library at school.....let´s do a haka. Auntie Moana just made her best banana cake ever.....let´s do a haka.

[@ttamihana7879]

Baffles me when I see people from overseas compliment in a respectful fashion about Maori language and culture. Yet a high percentage of our fellow; mostly older European citizens, find them archaic and threatening ... Mauri ora

[@jeannieves6275]

I’m with them All the way✊🏾❤️

[@fishtv9283]

I dont understand the business of an english prince in newzeland parliament.

[@ye333]

They bought themselves sofas? Seriously? 😂

[@daixer3156]

They need Lazy-boyz. Cheee-whoooo!

[@rmf9567]

Ridiculous 😂😂😂 they still have to swear loyalty to the crown😂😂😂

[@kitty2527]

They have to or else the Treaty will be null and void which eventually NZ will as soon as Australia decides to go republic as well cos NZ always take the cue from cousin Australia, one thing about this Treaty was it provide equal status among tribal Maori cos they were constantly fighting and the British has the rule of law in place that provides security and stablity among the maori and now that NZ is a multinational country is would apply that all man, woman, child regardless of creed, nationality, religion or race will have the same equal rights,

[@aarongoleman]

tell him to take off the white mans clothes then

[@yohan7782]

You invented clothing?

[@aarongoleman]

@@yohan7782 they were still in loincloths and palm huts when the british arrived and would still be in them today if they had not been colonized

[@ldr540]

It's pretty cringe to see the Haka done in Parliament though, isn't it supposed to be done outside or in a primitive hut or whatever they had in New Zealand prior to European colonization?

[@user-ze6sd5ym3g]

EGYPT also had primitive Huts. And Aboriginals but you're not ready for that conversation.

[@rovermiles1]

Swear allegiance to the king.......ha! It's 2023 and British Colonialism has already messed the world up (Gaza, Hong Kong, Kenya). The UK is ok, but to hell with King Charles.

[@TexasCorgiGun]

Instead of dancing, fight for your independence. Acting all tough and then swearing to the King 😂😂😂

[@UreTriggered]

Yep . Screaming Maori for every meeting is just a waste of time. At this point all they want is attention

[@Tenoone]

@@UreTriggered Attention is the only way your voice can be heard.

[@Tenoone]

We do not want independence, we want the freedom to learn Maori customs, traditions, and language.

[@UreTriggered]

@@Tenoone you go the attention now get on with the solution or finding solution. Doing this Maori thing every meeting is just funny. 🤣

[@Tenoone]

@@UreTriggered Your grammar is poor.🤣

[@MEGIDIOT]

Colonization in 2023 still???

[@elstovon]

Love this!

[@Erysx12]

Looks like Leon Schuster to me with one of his disguise🤷‍♂️

[@sarryuken8786]

I dont get it. Is this anger towards the brits?

[@Kefeuce183]

Coming from a Māori this is horrible American dis-knowledge of our country😢

[@Sadder302]

All for some clicks

[@luckyclick100mviews7]

What's this Parliament Got talent? Interesting performance

[@Catnipfumar]

Would you call people singing at the church a performance? Would you say somebody praying is performing? This was ceremonial not a performance.

[@luckyclick100mviews7]

@@Catnipfumar it can be seen as performance because the dude is dancing and hollering in some beat.. 0:12 like he is in rhythm & looks ok.

[@nativenation11]

@@Catnipfumar People like the commenter do not respect other's culture. They think anything they do not understand is an attempt to exclude them. Except when a man is in a kilt playing bagpipes then they claim it's "traditional" "ceremonial" "riveting"

[@Catnipfumar]

well said. I don't like bagpipes but I never stand up and scream about it when I've gone to a funeral of a fallen soldier here and the United States. It's so simple like you may not like something and don't be bothered with that. Like the movie Bambi saidIf you don't got nothing nice to say don't say nothing at all. That's what Thumper mother taught him😹@@nativenation11

[@Catnipfumar]

@@luckyclick100mviews7 again people scream and hollaring at church and speaking in "tongues". So again don't try to belittle another person's tradition and culture. Why is that so hard for you to do?🙄🤨

[@retf054ewte3]

very interesting... too bad they're so unknown and unrecognized.

[@BlondieSL]

Anything that makes the oppressive snobs uncomfortable is a good thing. How DARE anyone try to snuff out a people or their language. That's just disgusting. Great respect to the Māori people! Don't let ANYONE minimize you. No way!

[@colleenevans-mcleod5741]

no ones snubbing thier language . we get called colonisers even when your born here.goverment has turturned lands and reparations and more .fishing rights lots . where other countries dont do that .maori language is taught in schools from young children from an early age. .hes just a show pony

[@butchdabayboss7073]

Hell ya. I remember when Isreal Adesanya got the Haka after that 2nd fight againat Alex Peraira in the UFC. Such a cool thing to watch. And i watched this video about the soldiers in world war 1 i believe. They performed the Haka before playing against the enemy in soccer during a cese fire on christmas i believe.

[@thesmithersy]

In rugby they do, not football

[@tirewacom]

Yea brother the haka is to lay down a challenge like before any sports 😮 hake is performed and when you want to take your foreign gf to bed haka bro 😮 blehbleh

[@AspieGirlArianaHale]

A beautiful nationality with such a noble cause; they’ve earned the utmost respect & the right to be preserved for future generations. 😊💖🇳🇿🙌

[@lukeherdaii9528]

Good lord, I sure hope that is sarcasm. 😢

[@Coralcomets]

​@@lukeherdaii9528and I hoped that israel would stop bombing countries but I guess we both hoped wrong

[@thomasserein9110]

Ridiculous

[@commanderbell1965]

Why?

[@thomasserein9110]

@@commanderbell1965 So, why ?

[@GamerFrisco]

​@@commanderbell1965it doesn't work in rugby, why would it work in parliament?

[@commanderbell1965]

@GamerFrisco Part of his Culture

[@thomasserein9110]

@@commanderbell1965 Why ?

[@UrbexSkrill]

Oh hell naw wtf that boa doin

[@Dmoney2690]

It's called tradition...respect it 💯

[@elstovon]

We get it, you live in a bubble

[@MaoriWithAttitude]

God also decided that Maori would rise against the British king and throw him back into the ocean where he belongs!

[@dnrob7]

They did rise against the king. It was back in the 1850ish period. Was a good fight apparently.. But no, the King remained.

[@Darrow_Au_Andromedus]

In the middle of a civilized government proceeding...proceeds to act out war chant meant to intimidate your enemies before you kill them LOL

[@john_wick1]

Someone should do that in the US Congress to the House Speaker... what'll be his reaction!?

[@katlynn7845]

Speaker Mike Johnson would love it.

[@Steven38790]

Who cares America is 100 times the scale of newzealand dumb answer

[@rogermoore27]

I forgot New Zealand was not independent. Yikes

[@marinekong235]

why would the indigenous people pledge allegiance to those who robbed them of their land?

[@56364]

That sounds so stupid

[@mlgerab]

Seems like New Zealand and the British found a way to integrate Māori culture well.

[@brittbrat9328]

Oh geez. There's a time and a place. That is not it.😂😂

[@reesebaird]

Fake news there has been no restriction on Maori language

[@emirachelnatalie3397]

yessss as a pakeha I'm in FULL support of Te Pati Maori! Luxon is off his head...dumb what they're doing.

[@Nutty...]

What is pakeha?

[@emirachelnatalie3397]

@@Nutty... Maori term for new zealanders who aren't Maori...mainly of European descent aka white people...aka the kind who can be most racist.

[@valivali2856]

Colonists everywhere

[@STRXNG3R]

I thought my man was about to pull up some rugby haka lol

[@southsidebigman4853]

My boy got them Jordan 4s on don’t play 💯😎

[@Alien_Ethnarch]

A black lesbian Māori Chieftain lmao

[@Tinasharma123]

At least, maintain the decorum of the parliament

[@oldfellaoldfella8535]

Maori Rise Up, About Time So! 🙏🙏🙏

[@RH-pn9qg]

Just looks like a lot of silly movements to try and force out a poop

[@Tenoone]

Ignorance

[@prophetgoogle7071]

Cringey af...

[@axolotl7701]

Limiting the use of Māori language? What next? In 2023? 😂😂😂😂😂 What a 🤡 King Charles III!

[@colleenevans-mcleod5741]

they arent maoir language children learn it in school from an early age from all races that is new zealands melting pot of countries from around the world

[@nashpvka]

im a korean kiwi. Te Reo Māori is what makes New Zealand true.

[@RunWaay]

King 🤣🤣😂 there is only one king and it is not you Charles Jesus Christ is king

[@dnrob7]

JC is King of the Jews^

[@jdrei5080]

Time and a place for everything if you want to communicate effectively. Since most dont even know maori its a bit offensive to take it into Parliament where only the minority know what the hell is being said. We speak English thanks.

[@user-oh4yd5uh4e]

Just another case of attention grabbing.

[@memyselfandi9365]

You can thank Ardern for that, N.Z. is split in 2 now.

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

Keepin it classy lol...

[@eze9057]

Silly

[@TexasCorgiGun]

Attention is a dangerous drug.

[@FlightG9]

With the Jordans on. Cultural diffusion is really nuts.

[@elijahgilleanrodriguez9242]

Why does this have 14k likes in just 5 min.

[@elstovon]

It doesn’t?

[@STRXNG3R]

no only 66

[@septillion2501]

Bots

[@TheFifthBanana01]

Refresh

[@STRXNG3R]

i think ur blind, first is a verified news channels video and also had 70 likes at the time@@septillion2501

[@lliwn.9063]

I just loved this performance.

[@ShirleyZhang-bt4dj]

I didnt.

[@daixer3156]

It wasn't much a performance with the business suit. Should of taken it off and then gone all Haka, taking, Volu, mata, Usie,Dookie-Howser!

[@Bloodjwl]

Get that fake king out of here

[@marinekong235]

hahaha kakaka ..... laughing non stop - how to progress like that? hahahahaha kakakakakaka 🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆

[@andycandal5934]

My aunt Charlotte believed it was a circus performance...

[@daixer3156]

Is that bad?

[@andycandal5934]

@@daixer3156 ...don't know. Ask her !

[@Chronicz120]

7 months in parliament and this muppet Rawiri waititi and his te pati Maori political party have done nothing for the Maori people. His father inlaw is John Tamihere and in 2005 he said this "There is no case and no space in this country for separatists" “The days when people could stand up and scream “treaty” and believe that they would get special rights have gone.” John Tamihere 2005 Rawiri waititi father in law.

[@MultiCrupi]

That's right, you respect the UK king.

[@jesuinodsa]

Same Spot Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, 21 Performs Haka

[@Lost-field_incident_0]

Bro why she saying MauRi like its MAORI❤❤

[@lostcat9lives322]

Save it for the tourists.

[@sunnydelight5255]

😄

[@Tenoone]

Ignorance

[@mechanickiwi4116]

Nothing like watching a reenactment of the peak of maori culture from 150+ years ago

[@Paul_Morano]

Scary

[@user-oh4yd5uh4e]

Comical.

[@47shawty12]

if you're going to post please get the pronunciations right.