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New Zealand Delays Vote on Suspending Maori MPs Over Haka Protest
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Published on 05/21/2025 08:00
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New Zealand has postponed a parliamentary vote on suspending three Te Pati Maori MPs who performed a haka during a controversial treaty bill reading last year. The move allows them to take part in Thursday’s federal budget session. A committee had recommended suspensions of up to 21 days for what was deemed intimidating behavior. Protesters gathered outside parliament, some planning to perform a haka in solidarity.

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