Three Māori Party lawmakers were kicked out of New Zealand's Parliament after performing a traditional haka dance to oppose a controversial bill. The powerful protest, rooted in Indigenous culture, was deemed a breach of parliamentary rules—sparking debate over the balance between protocol and cultural expression.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about a rulebook—it’s a flashpoint in the ongoing tension between colonial institutions and Māori traditions. The haka, a sacred gesture of resistance and identity, collided with parliamentary norms, raising questions about whose voices get heard (and how) in government spaces. For New Zealand, it’s another chapter in the struggle to reconcile its colonial past with its multicultural present.