(CNN) The co-leader of New Zealand's Māori Party has been removed from parliament for the second time this year, after performing a ceremonial dance during a debate about indigenous rights. After a tense exchange with the Speaker, which resulted in his microphone being turned off, Waititi began the traditional Māori haka and was asked to leave. The interruption came while Judith Collins, the leader of the right-wing opposition New Zealand National Party, was putting questions to Ardern on indigenous sovereignty. It is the second time in a matter of months that Waititi has been ejected from parliament. "Fresh and different point of order, Mr. Speaker," the Māori Party co-leader replied.

Source: CNN May 12, 2021 11:03 UTC