Peeni Henare apologises for breaking rules during Parliament haka

Wednesday 12 March 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Thu 13 Mar 2025, 8:59am

In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke, Peeni Henare

Labour MP Peeni Henare appeared before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday regarding a haka performed during the Treaty Principles Bill debate. While Henare apologised for leaving his seat and breaking House rules, he stated he stands by the performance and would do it again.

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1. The Press via The PostWed 12 Mar 2025, 5:26pm

   Labour’s Peeni Henare faces Parliament committee over Treaty haka (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 12 Mar 2025, 6:32pm

   Labour MP Peeni Henare apologises for breaking House rules but stands by his haka in the House (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 12 Mar 2025, 6:54pm

   Peeni Henare apologises for breaking House rules, stands by haka (opens in new tab)

4. StuffWed 12 Mar 2025, 7:25pm

   Labour MP Peeni Henare stands by haka in Parliament - but makes one apology (opens in new tab)

5. NewsroomWed 12 Mar 2025, 8:45pm

   Henare on Parliament haka: 'I stand by my actions' (opens in new tab)

6. Otago Daily TimesThu 13 Mar 2025, 8:59am

   Henare apologetic but stands by haka during debate (opens in new tab)