Is this the most iconic video of last year, 2024? Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke is a New Zealand politician and a member of Te Pāti Māori. She became the Member of Parliament for Hauraki-Waikato in the 2023 general election, making her one of the youngest MPs in New Zealand’s history. She unseated long-serving MP Nanaia Mahuta to win the seat. Maipi-Clarke comes from a strong Māori activist background and has whakapapa from Waikato, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou, Te Āti Awa, and Ngāi Tahu. Her family has been deeply involved in Māori rights and cultural advocacy, and her grandfather, Taitimu Maipi, was an activist. Her father, Potaka Maipi, is a well-known broadcaster, and her grand-aunt, Hana Te Hemara, was a Māori language advocate. Before entering politics, she attended Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga in Huntly. She has been actively involved in Māori language and cultural preservation, and she published a book on maramataka (the Māori lunar calendar). She has also provided training on maramataka, including to the New Zealand Warriors rugby players. Since becoming an MP, Maipi-Clarke has focused on advocating for Māori rights, youth engagement, environmental issues, and the promotion of Māori culture. She gained attention in 2024 after performing a haka in Parliament in protest against the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. Maipi-Clarke is part of a new generation of Māori leaders and is known for her outspoken and passionate approach to policy, particularly regarding Indigenous rights.#