They’re singing a Maori love song called “Pokarekare ana,” which, Wikipedia tells me, is sometimes called New Zealand’s unofficial national anthem.
During the debate, “Te Ururoa Flavell gave a wonderful speech with a Maori perspective, detailing the pre-colonial Maori history of same-sex relationships and how this supports marriage equality. A great counter argument to those who say ‘traditional marriage.’ Whose tradition?”
The legislator in the gorgeous rainbow coat is Louisa Wall, the sponsor of the legislation.
Very nice.
The Waiata (song) directly relates to that pre-colonial history of same-sex relationships see here
Well done, New Zealand. Well done, indeed.
Grace