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A New Zealand parliamentary committee has recommended suspensions for three Māori MPs following a haka protest against a controversial bill aimed at redefining the Treaty of Waitangi. Opposition MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the haka, which the committee deemed could have “intimidated” other lawmakers, suggesting a week-long suspension for her and 21 days for co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. The Māori Party criticized the recommendations as harsh punishments and a warning against dissent, while the bill was ultimately voted down by a significant margin.
