Māori All Blacks cultural adviser Te Wehi Wright is urging New Zealanders to embrace unity following TJ Perenara’s haka in support of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti....

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'Important to me': TJ Perenara’s final haka tribute to Treaty protest

TJ Perenara has never been one to shy away from making a statement and he did exactly that in his last match for the All Blacks. Leading the haka for a...

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All Blacks legend TJ Perenara has come clean on his decision to use his final haka for New Zealand to make a big statement on the nation’s controversial Treaty Principles Bill.

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‘Message of unity’: New Zealand divided over All Blacks’ haka detail

"He said it's sign of unity," Scott Robertson says of the All Black's message of support for the Treaty of Waitangi protests.

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TJ Perenara shows support for hīkoi durning haka

In an unusual and divisive departure from tradition All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara made a political statement during the haka in what was his final test match, sparking debate over the mixing of sports and politics. Perenara’s controversial gesture was added to post-match with several teammates posing with a Tino Rangatiratanga flag. The actions may lead to a potential alienation of fans who view the All Blacks as a unifying force, not a politi…

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Fiery reaction as All Blacks make divisive 'political' statement - Daily Telegraph NZ

Departing All Blacks legend TJ Perenara made a huge statement as he led the haka for a record 64th time against Italy on Saturday afternoon. The legendary New Zealand scrum half bowed out alongside Sam Cane, with the two World Cup winners set to head to Japan to continue their club careers. Perenara, who made his international debut for the Kiwis back in 2014, and has also made two appearances for the Maori All Blacks, led the haka ahead of New …

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All Blacks legend TJ Perenara issues support to New Zealand Treaty protests during haka against Italy

TJ Perenara has never been one to shy away from making a statement and he did exactly that in his last match for the All Blacks.
Leading the haka for a record 64th time, the halfback mentioned “Toitū te tiriti o Waitangi” during the opening of Ka Mate before the All Blacks played Italy in Turin.
Speaking after the match, which the All Blacks won unconvincingly 29-11, Perenara told Sky Sports he did it in response to Hīkoi mō te Tiriti, the prote…

'Context is always going to be debated': Māori All Blacks adviser backs Perenara's haka

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