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The co-leader of New Zealand’s Māori Party has been kicked out of parliament after performing a haka in protest against “racist propaganda and rhetoric” from the country’s National Party.
In recent weeks, the National Party has hit out at Jacinda Ardern’s Labour government in opposition to a “separatist agenda” it is said to be pursuing by looking at ways it can better uphold Indigenous rights, including by potentially establishing a new Māori Health Authority.
Tensions came to a head on Wednesday when National Party leader Judith Collins questioned Ms Ardern, prompting Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi to stand up and address House Speaker Trevor Mallard.
National s no confidence motion against Trevor Mallard fails Yvette Mccullough © Provided by Radio New Zealand House Speaker Trevor Mallard. Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas
The National Party has failed in its attempt to move a motion of no confidence in the Speaker Trevor Mallard.
Mallard has been under pressure since it was revealed more than $300,000 of taxpayers money was spent to cover a legal dispute, after he falsely claimed an accused rapist was working at Parliament.
Shadow leader of the House Chris Bishop tried to move the no confidence motion in Parliament following Question Time.
However, it was met with objection from Labour MPs.
National s no-confidence motion against Speaker Trevor Mallard fails
9 Feb, 2021 05:28 AM
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By Yvette McCullough of RNZ
The National Party has failed in its attempt to move a motion of no confidence in House Speaker Trevor Mallard.
Mallard has been under pressure since it was revealed more than $300,000 of taxpayers money was spent to cover a legal dispute, after he falsely claimed an accused rapist was working at Parliament.
Shadow leader of the House Chris Bishop tried to move the no-confidence motion in Parliament following Question Time.
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However, it was met with objection from Labour MPs.
Mallard was also involved in a dress code scuffle with Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi in Parliament today.
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