Watch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leaders
Three MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year.
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NZ Herald Live: Parliament debates Te Pāti Māori haka suspension
Parliament debates Te Pāti Māori haka suspension
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