Maori Haka Shakes New Zealand Parliament Over Treaty Bill

New Zealand's parliament was disrupted by a haka performed by Maori members opposing a bill that would alter the Treaty of Waitangi, a 184-year-old agreement between the British Crown and Maori chiefs. The bill, initiated by the ACT New Zealand party, faces opposition and is unlikely to pass into law.

New Zealand's parliament faced an unexpected halt as Maori members performed a traditional haka to protest a controversial bill concerning the Treaty of Waitangi.

First signed in 1840, the Treaty outlines governance between the British Crown and Maori chiefs, but recent proposed changes have sparked significant debate.

Despite the bill's initial progression, it faces substantial opposition and is unlikely to become law, with protestors rallying across the nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)