Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori stood and began a rhythmic Māori chant of challenge, which swelled to a roar as opposition lawmakers and spectators in the public gallery joined in.

Indigenous Maori lawmakers disrupted New Zealand's parliament with a stirring "haka" dance, voicing opposition to a race relations bill that has ignited protests across the country. Thousands have joined a "hikoi" protest march travelling the country to drum up opposition,

New Zealands parliament was temporarily halted by Māori politicians performing a haka. The MP's were angry over a controversial bill and performed the haka as a protest. The proposed law would reinterpret 184 year treaty with the Māori people.