Haka mocking Indian culture sparks racism debate in NZ | ABC NEWS

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Published on 15.05.2026

Indians across New Zealand say they're feeling "hounded" after a surge in racist incidents.

Graffiti targeting Indians has cropped up across Auckland, with racist and violent calls spray-painted at three public spaces last month.

One incident that triggered a complicated response was a performance by former Te Pāti Māori (Māori Party) president Che Wilson during a haka competition, which was directed at Parmjeet Parmar, an ACT party MP who was born in India.

By Amelia Costigan & Angelica Silva, ABC Asia Pacific Newsroom.

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