@abcnewsaus: Months after a viral haka was performed in New Zealand parliament, the controversial bill that sparked it has now been defeated. The Treaty Principles bill sought to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi which is New Zealand's founding document. The bill was brought by ACT Party leader David Seymour, who believed the current interpretation of the treaty gave more rights to Māori people than non-Māori New Zealanders. After two years of debate and nationwide protest, the bill was voted down by all but one party. To personalise your news & stay in the know, download the ABC News app via the link our bio.#ABCNews #Treaty #Waitangi #Aotearoa #NewZealand
Australia could learn so much from this, this is beautiful
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Sarah | RN💙💙💙 :
We need a haka in our congress. The Trump mess is ridiculous
2025-04-11 19:50:10
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NerdcoreStream :
The algorithm brought me back to hear the end of the story. 🥰
2025-04-11 19:19:00
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Patrick Sykes :
As a Native American, it makes me smile to see Native culture respected in politics. It’s a shame that this will never happen in the USA.
2025-04-12 13:30:05
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Nina Clark :
I love that this starting with a song with a will to fight, and ended with a song of unity ❤️Such a perfect representation of the situation 🖤🤍
2025-04-11 09:56:43
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B Bear :
beautiful culture singing in protest or celebration. incredible moments
2025-04-11 04:58:12
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TeslaTunari2 :
finally a haka I can't find a single comment of people calling it "embarrasing"
2025-04-12 07:09:59
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Fleurdunord77 🪶 :
As an Anishinaabe kwe from Turtle Island, this warms my heart. Congratulations to my Māori cousins for standing strong and defending their rights. And thanks to their allies for doing what’s right
2025-04-11 13:04:17
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Kaz (He/They/His) :
The little smile and nod, like he was saying “of course, it’s time to sing together” 😭😭 as an American who feels a lot of stress rn, it’s so good to see a government come together for their people
2025-04-11 13:26:58
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Marco :
Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable, I am glad that they chose peace.
2025-04-11 19:16:40
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미 :
Why do haka always make me tear up? I’m not even from New Zealand 😭
2025-04-12 00:44:02
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chel.moo :
I know this isn't America but as a fellow Polynesian, I am proud of my southern cousins. After all of the negative breaking news for months, this is so nice to see and hear.
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