Yesterday saw a highly charged afternoon in Parliament's chamber as ACT's controversial Treaty Principles Bill had its first — and likely only — reading. The afternoon included the suspension of an MP for "appallingly disrespectful conduct", a haka led by Te Pāti Māori which was joined by opposition members, a suspension of proceedings and a clear-out of the public gallery, as well as a booting. The ACT Party's Treaty Principles Bill has ignited a nationwide debate, which can be seen through the turnout at the various hīkoi and activation events across the country. - Join the 1News team on TVNZ+ and stream the latest news from Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas. - Due to the immense volume of comments 1News videos attract, we've made the decision to hold all comments for review, and in some cases, turn them off entirely. 1News is a media outlet based in New Zealand, and could potentially be liable for any comments that defame others or breach New Zealand law. Our content receives thousands of comments each day, and we lack the capacity to moderate that volume without holding comments for review. This decision ensures that our platform remains a safe and compliant space for all viewers. We appreciate your understanding and continued support. - For the latest news from Aotearoa and overseas: https://www.1News.co.nz | Stream more news and current affairs, consumer reports, and in-depth stories: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/news This is the official channel of TVNZ's 1News, where we deliver the latest news, in-depth journalism and expert analysis from reporters you can trust.