Māori Perform Haka Protest Against COVID-19 Policies in New Zealand

Indigenous community demands end to vaccine mandates, gathers outside parliament

Protesters perform traditional war dance, call for unity against government restrictions

Māori protesters in New Zealand have performed a haka, a traditional war dance, outside parliament in protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other government policies. The haka, which is a powerful display of strength and defiance, was performed by a group of Māori elders and community members.

The protesters are calling for an end to the vaccine mandates, which they say are discriminatory and infringe on their human rights. They are also calling for the government to address other issues that they say are affecting the Māori community, such as poverty, unemployment, and poor housing.

The haka protest is the latest in a series of demonstrations against the government's COVID-19 policies. In recent months, there have been protests in several cities across New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.

The government has defended its COVID-19 policies, saying that they are necessary to protect public health. However, the protests show that there is growing dissatisfaction with the government's approach to the pandemic.