Newzealand's youngest MP Performs native 'war cry' in Parliament, Video goes Viral
A Viral Video showcases the impactful speech given by Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, a 21 year old Maori Member of Parliament in New Zealand and the country's youngest MP in 170 Years. Elected in October, she unseated the respected incumbent Nanaia Mahuta, known for representing the Hauraki-Waikato seat since 2008, Maipi-Clarke focuses on advocating for the rights of New zealand's indigenous communities and draws inspiration from her grandfather, Taitimu Maipi, a member of the maori activest group Nga Tamatoa.
Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, the youngest female member of Parliament in New Zealand at 21, represented and celebrated the indiginous people in her first speech by performing the traditional 'haka' or 'war cry.' The video soon went viral. In a unique celebration of the native people of New Zealand. the country's youngest MP in 170 years, performed their traditional 'war cry' within the parliamentary setting.
In her passionate address delivered last month, Maipi-Clarke pledged to her electorate, stating , 'I will die for you... but I will also live for you.' as reported by the New Zealand Herald.
She addressed Maori Children who have longed to learn their native tongue and urged them to embrace the uniqueness.