Te Wehi Wright: Māori All Blacks cultural advisor backs TJ Perenara's haka against Italy

The cultural advisor for the Māori All Blacks says he's completely comfortable with TJ Perenara's haka. The All Black halfback referenced the Toitū Te Tiriti movement ahead of yesterday's match against Italy. The team also posed with the Tino Rangatiratanga flag. Lawyer and consultant Te Wehi Wright told Mike Hosking context and the appropriateness of any political stance will always be debated regardless of the stage. “I do think there is still a huge responsibility on us as citizens of New Zealand to keep pushing where we can the notion of unity.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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