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New Zealand MP Performs Haka In Parliament Protest

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New Zealand’s parliament was temporarily brought to a standstill when opposition MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke performed a haka (traditional Māori group dance) in protest against a controversial bill that seeks to redefine the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi. The bill, which aims to legally define the treaty’s principles, sparked widespread anger and concern among Māori groups and supporters of indigenous rights.

 

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At the same time, a 10-day hīkoi (protest march) organized by a Māori rights group made its way towards Wellington, with thousands of participants voicing their opposition to the bill. The march, which started in the far north of New Zealand, reached Auckland on Wednesday and continues on its 1,000 km journey.

The Act Party, which introduced the bill, argues that it’s necessary to clarify the principles of the Treaty in law to ensure fairness and equality. However, critics warn that the bill could divide the country and weaken the rights of Māori people. While the bill passed its first reading in parliament, it faces uncertainty as it moves forward, with coalition partners of the Act Party signaling they may not support it. The ongoing protest and the fierce debate highlight the deep divisions over how New Zealand should approach its founding treaty.

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Over 10,000 Teaching Staff In Local Education 2022-23

Over 10,000 Teaching Staff In Local Education Between 2022-23
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, teaching and non-teaching staff in formal education reached 20,161, marking a 3.1% increase from the previous year. Of these, 10,336 held teaching roles, while 9,825 were in non-teaching positions. Women constituted 70.4% of the workforce.

Classroom teachers and academic staff rose by 1.0% to 10,336, with the tertiary education sector experiencing a 5.0% increase. Female teaching staff predominated, comprising 66.0% of the total, while 81.8% of teaching staff worked full-time. Non-Maltese teaching personnel increased by 17.1%.

Tertiary education had a higher proportion of male academic staff (61.0%), while women dominated other education levels. Non-teaching staff grew by 5.3% to 9,825, with females representing 75.1%. Teacher aides made up 50.9% (4,998), most of whom worked in state-run institutions (67.1%).

Primary education employed 43.4% of teacher aides, and over a third were aged 30-39. The pupil-teacher ratio stood at 9.0, with private schools reporting the highest ratio (12.0) and state schools the lowest (8.1).

School management personnel totalled 1,482, an increase of 16.1%. Additionally, 300 research assistants and 408 individuals provided health, pedagogical, and social support services in education.

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Game Of Throne’s Sophie Turner Could Become The Next Tomb Raider

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Exciting news for ‘Tomb Raider’ fans: Sophie Turner, famous for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Sansa Stark in ‘Game of Thrones’, is reportedly in talks to take on the iconic role of Lara Croft in Amazon’s upcoming ‘Tomb Raider’ series!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sophie Turner will portray Lara Croft in Amazon’s upcoming ‘Tomb Raider’ series, a role previously played by Angelina Jolie.

The new live-action show, based on the popular ‘Tomb Raider’ video game franchise, will be written and executive-produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

In a statement earlier this year, Phoebe expressed her excitement about the series, stating, “If I could tell my teenage self this was happening, I think she’d explode. “Tomb Raider has played such a significant role in my life, and I feel truly privileged to bring it to television alongside such passionate collaborators.”

The series, which received an official order this past spring, will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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Mike Tyson Slaps Jake Paul Ahead Of Anticipated Match

Mike Tyson Slaps Jake Paul Ahead Of Anticipated Match
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In a heated weigh-in ahead of their highly anticipated fight on November 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul during a tense face-off.

The event, the first of its kind to be live-streamed on Netflix, saw tempers boil over as Tyson reacted to Paul’s provocative antics.

During the face-off, Paul crawled up to Tyson before standing face-to-face in an apparent attempt to intimidate the boxing legend.

 

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Tyson, however, was unimpressed and landed a slap on Paul before being restrained by security. “Talking’s over,” Tyson told host Ariel Helwani as he walked off.

Paul brushed off the incident, taunting Tyson: “He’s an angry little elf. That slap was cute, but tomorrow I’m knocking him out. It’s personal now—he must die!” Earlier, Tyson received cheers from the crowd, while Paul was met with jeers.

Weighing in at 228.4lb, Tyson slightly edged Paul’s 227.2lb. The fight, rescheduled from July due to Tyson’s health issues, has generated intense debate since its March announcement.

Tyson boasts a legendary 50-6 record with 44 knockouts, while Paul enters with a 10-1 record, his sole defeat coming in 2023 against Tommy Fury. Ringwalks are set for November 16 at 4am GMT.

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