In a dramatic display of dissent, New Zealand MPs, particularly those from Māori representatives, have disrupted parliamentary proceedings with powerful haka performances to protest the proposed Treaty Principles Bill. The debate surrounding the bill, which is designed to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document, has ignited fierce reactions, culminating in lawmakers ripping up copies of the bill and leading traditional dances on the floor of the parliament. As tensions soared among the MPs, the session was briefly suspended, and a nationwide march against the bill commenced, highlighting deep-seated issues regarding Māori rights and race relations in the country. The haka, a cultural expression of Māori identity, has become a symbol of resistance against what many perceive as threats to indigenous communities.