The dancers performed an emotional Haka to honour the Christchurch attack victims. Haka is a ceremonial dance of #NewZealand’s Maori people. | Indiatimes

This video captures a dramatic moment inside New Zealand’s Parliament, where Māori lawmakers broke into a powerful haka to protest a controversial bill. Their performance — filled with emotion, cultural significance, and defiance — immediately halted the parliamentary session. The haka, traditionally a symbol of strength, unity, and resistance, became a bold political statement against legislation they believed threatened Māori rights. The chamber was suspended as their voices echoed through the