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Rugby Don't miss out on the headlines from Rugby. Followed categories will be added to My News. All Blacks legend TJ Perenara has come clean on his decision to use his final haka for New Zealand to make a big statement on the nation’s controversial Treaty Principles Bill. The 89-cap player, who represented New Zealand for the final time in the match after signing a three-year deal with Japanese rugby team Black Rams Tokyo, led the haka for the 64th time before the All Blacks’ 29-11 win over Italy on the weekend. Watch selected NRL, AFL, SSN games plus every F1 qualifying session and race live in 4K on Kayo. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Perenara launched into an impassioned haka, stating: “toitū te mana o te whenua, toitū te mana motuhake, toitū te tiriti o Waitangi.” That translates to “forever the strength of the land, forever the strength of independence, forever the Treaty of Waitangi.” Saturday’s haka has made waves. Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840 and brought peace between the Maori and European settlers and established New Zealand as a colony. February 6, the anniversary of the signing, is known as Waitangi Day and is New Zealand’s national day. But the right-libertarian ACT Party, who are part of a coalition with the National Party and New Zealand First to form government, have tabled the Treaty Principles Bill, which aims to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. The bill aims to offer New Zealanders a binding referendum seeking to more narrowly define the treaty’s principles in legal documents, with ACT leader David Seymour telling parliament it would address a situation where Maori are “afforded different rights than other New Zealanders”. Critics say the real aim is to unravel education and other programs for Maori citizens. Mr Seymour said the bill was a good thing and would be a “democratisation of the Treaty”. Maori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi previously accused the government of “waging war on our existence as Maori and on the fabric of this nation” and compared ACT Party to the KKK. The bill has been controversial to say the least with an estimated 42,000 demonstrators marching on the nation’s capital of Wellington to protest the bill. Around 40,000 protesters marched on Wellington. Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images The bill is expected to fail, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon allowing the bill to come to parliament as part of the parties’ coalition deal, but his party is believed to be unlikely to vote for its passage. Mr Luxon recently called the bill “divisive” and there was “no need for it”, while the opposition Labour Party called it “a waste of money” with “no support from any other party in parliament”. Speaking after the match against Italy, Perenara said the first line he had spoken had meant “this haka is for everyone in Aotearoa”, revealing his intent was to unite the country back home. “We’ve been away from home and seen the unity and the unification of our people back home, all people of Aotearoa and paying homage to us as people, and showing unification together as one,” Perenara said. “And like we, countries go through tough times. People go through tough times, families go through tough times. “And for us to pay homage to the unification of all of us is something that wanted to do and that we wanted to do, which was important.” However, questions were also asked after the Waitangi chant was kept off the All Blacks social media accounts. See in the video player above. The Aoteroa Liberation League tweeted: “All Blacks are erasing the beginning of this haka where TJ says “toitū te mana o te whenua, toitū te mana motuhake, toitū Te Tiriti o Waitangi” – a great example of how corporations are happy to commercialise te ao Māori while erasing Māori political aspirations.” Perenara said he didn’t intend the haka to be political or divisive. “Stand and pay respect to our whenua (country), which is our whenua, mana motuhake, which is our sovereignty, everyone’s sovereignty,” Perenara explained. “Te Tiriti o Waitangi, stand tall, stand proud and stand on Te Tiriti o Waitangi. So uniting us all as people. “I know some people might see or try and make it political or divisive, but for us, unity and being together is important, especially as Maori.” All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett said the team were aware and supportive of Perenara’s plan. “As the leader, they get the opportunity to say something,” Barrett explained. “He said he was going to lead, and say a wee mihi. It was a message of unity, and that’s what he said.” It’s the last time Perenara will lead the haka for the All Blacks. Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said Perenara had discussed his haka plan before the match. “TJ when he got the right to call (the haka), there’s a part of it at the start he gets in his own words to call it,” Robertson told reporters. “And he’s decided to say that and he has done it with the aspect of unity. It’s his right to say that.” “He said it’s sign of unity. Everyone is across it. He gets his chance to call that and the rest of the team gets to do the haka.” But the move has been criticised as well with Mr Seymour questioning why Perenara was against the bill. “I congratulate TJ on his long All Blacks career and wish him well in Japan,” Mr Seymour said. “I hope he reads the bill at treaty.nz. It says that we all have nga tikanga katoa rite tahi – the same rights and duties. And all New Zealanders have tino rangatiratanga, the right to self-determine, not only Māori. “The challenge for people who oppose this bill is to explain why they are so opposed to those basic principles of equal rights.” More Coverage Aussie sevens star crowned world’s best Martin Gabor ‘Numb arm’: Wallabies’ nervous wait on $5m man Originally published as ‘Message of unity’: New Zealand divided over All Blacks’ haka detail Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? 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Sharp Co. (OTCMKTS:SHCAY) Short Interest Down 25.6% in DecemberNBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league's in-season tournamentPresident Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100 at his Georgia home on Sunday. The 39th president of the United States, Carter is remembered as a staunch advocate for human rights, with an enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work. WASHINGTON - Former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 on Sunday. Carter served as the 39th President of the United States and was known for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work. Carter served one term, from 1977 to 1981. He saw some monumental successes during his time in office, such as the brokering of the Camp David accord between Egypt and Israel but his term was also plagued by the energy crisis, inflation, high interest rates and the infamous Iran hostage crisis. But even after losing his bid for re-election, Carter continued to serve the public, championing causes such as global health, democracy and human rights. Carter received many honors throughout his life. At the 2000 Democratic Convention, delegates rose to their feet in his honor. And in 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. READ MORE: Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, dies at 100 The late former president Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his decades of work seeking peaceful solutions to international conflicts, advancing democracy and human rights, and promoting economic and social development. Here's how the former president will be honored following his passing. Presidential funerals can take years to plan out and the details are usually kept secret between close family members and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. The arrangements are not announced until after a president dies. The plans for Carter's funeral have not been announced at this time, but shortly after the news of his passing came out, President Joe Biden said he is ordering an official state funeral to be held in Washington, D.C. "To honor a great American, I will be ordering an official state funeral to be held in Washington D.C. for James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States, 76th Governor of Georgia, Lieutenant of the United States Navy, graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and favorite son of Plains, Georgia, who gave his full life in service to God and country," Biden said in a statement. The president, former presidents and president-elect are all entitled to a state funeral, but then family decides if they actually get one, or just how involved it will be. The family will provide details of the funeral plans to the Washington Military District, which is in charge of implementing them. At this time, the Carter Center says public observances will be held in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. as well as a burial and funeral in his hometown of White Plains, Georgia. READ MORE: 'A man of faith and a man of principles:' Historian reflects on friendship with Jimmy Carter Protocol dictates that flags will be flown at half-staff for a period of 30 days after the passing of a U.S. president. The sitting president is also in charge of issuing an executive order issued authorizing the closure of federal offices and buildings for a national day of mourning. Each president’s final resting place is among the details they include in their plans. Most have chosen locations in their home states; only two presidents are buried at Arlington National Cemetery: Kennedy and William Howard Taft. What occurs in Washington, D.C. unfolds according to guidelines that date back to the mid-1800s and have been reshaped over time. They often involve funeral processions down Pennsylvania Avenue, lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda and a memorial service, usually at the Washington National Cathedral. READ MORE: What you may not know about Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter In 2015, Carter announced shattering news about his health. He candidly spoke about his battle with liver and brain cancer. "Now I feel it’s in the hands of God, who I worship, and I’ll be prepared for anything that comes," he said. Extensive treatment followed and he was declared cancer-free in December 2015. In 2019, Carter suffered several falls, one requiring hip replacement surgery. Another led to a fractured pelvis. In November of that year, he had to undergo surgery to relieve bleeding on his brain related to the falls. But Carter remained active well into his 90s, continuing to lead Sunday School classes at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains and to help build Habitat for Humanity houses for those in need. He had been receiving at-home hospice care for nearly two years at the time of his death. The Carter Center confirmed his death, saying he died peacefully at his home in Plains, surrounded by his family. He was the longest-lived president in U.S. history. Additional details on the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter, as well as details on his services can be found on the Carter Center Tribute website . The Carter Center, FOX 5 Atlanta reporting, LiveNow reporting
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