Watch New Zealand's youngest MP in 170 years deliver her maiden speech

At just 21 years old, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, of Te Pāti Māori, is the MP for Hauraki Waikato.

She talks about whānau, what it’s like being in Parliament, and being authentically unapologetically Māori.

She’s passionate about māra kai (food sovereignty), tātai arorangi (Māori astronomy), and maramataka Māori (the Māori lunar cycle).

“I don't want praise, I want people to keep me accountable, I want people to give me constructive criticism cause that’s how I’ll grow,” she says.

“We are here, we are sailing, we are navigating just like our ancestors once did.”
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[kamran]

Never lose your traditions and culture...to make them immortal is our responsibility.

[lawrencekeith]

I watched this 6 times!! The passion in her face and movements! The power in her voice while she speaks her Native togue! The Audience joining in and showin the same passion!! Freaking inspiring!! Wow!! I literally shed a tear! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[ahadkhannl]

The older lady sitting behind her smiling, it is such a wholesome moment. Like if she wants to say that their future is entrusted to good hands with youngsters like Hana.

[holden]

I hope she will continue to be passionated about the people just like she is now. Hope she doesn't forget the real reason she became a politician along the way.

[JasonMcLay]

My hat is off to her. Amazing - Powerful - On time. The world needs this kind of change and awakening.

[georgealwis]

Nice to see more native of New Zealand getting in to politics.

[ivancounsell]

She is so right. Fight the evil governments all around the world.

[vanibhardwaj]

0:23 goodness pride in their The unapologetic confidence they carry in the tone.... For a second gave me goosebumps
I know nothing about their culture but I got attached for a
Second....
This is called being rooted... You give out such confident energy that people literally believe in each word you say even if they can't understand
The

[bhimdung]

She is an example to the whole world, every one of us indigenous peoples should keep our tradition, culture immortal. I’m living in the UK from Nepal

[dubsfan]

Hopefully politics won’t destroy her. Wonderful young woman.

[charanteja_]

I hope she actually helps their people and not just become another politician in the country.

[alamrafique]

She is very natural and great! All the world will need leaders like her!

[pjneslo]

Good for her, how can anyone not respect thus young woman

[missgirlboss]

Love seeing all that pride and passionate for their culture

[truethought]

God bless this fearless young lady. I am 70 + now, & have listened to political Liars all my life, & in the UK, they really are now showing their. true colours.
They seem to Love WARS, & make us pay for their total incompetence. I love this young MP, we need as many honest MPs as we can get. Then people will give them all the support they need to bring about a brand new world. 💜💛❤️. Truth is Power for the good.

[Jack-exui]

I can’t believe that. I also 21s. How confident she is

[altafvhora]

So proud! So inspiring! So genuine! So orginal! So beautiful! Young people are equally important into today's politics.

[afponygirl]

That tiny video gave me goosebumps. Imagine being there! What pride and honour

[mubasherahina]

Brave lady, more power to such honest and dedicated females

[banidey]

I didn't understand anything, but I loved whatever you did there. To me it seemed like a war cry. As if all your pent up pain just came out from your heart like lava...kudos..