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David Seymour reacts to THAT viral haka and Treaty Principles backlash… #shorts #politics #nz

August 17, 2025 / 00:56

This episode discusses political tensions in New Zealand, featuring a conversation about public perception, school lunch policies, and personal relationships among politicians.

The guest reflects on being perceived as one of the most disliked figures in New Zealand, particularly in light of a recent protest involving a haka performance directed at them. They express sadness over the situation and clarify their feelings about the protest.

Additionally, the guest shares their views on fellow politician Chloe, noting a shift in their relationship after a public criticism regarding a controversial chant. This change in tone is described as unfortunate.

The episode also touches on the topic of school lunches, specifically a quote from the guest about sushi being 'woke', which prompts a discussion about the implications of such statements.

TLDR

New Zealand politician discusses public perception, protests, and school lunch policies.

Episode

0:56
00:00:00
Would it be fair to say like this year you've probably been one of the most disliked people in New Zealand? Hannah
00:00:05
rips up the um treaties principal bill and then they perform a hacker in front of you. What what's that like from your
00:00:11
perspective? >> It's saddening. Uh because >> for you personally like being the the
00:00:16
the you person that hacker was aimed at. Is that embarrassing? >> Oh, it's not embarrassing. It's
00:00:21
embarrassing for them. >> What about Chloe? >> Yeah. >> Do you like each other?
00:00:26
>> I think it's a sad situation. I I I've had a good relationship with Chloe for
00:00:31
most of the time. I I think she's frankly hardened a bit after I criticized her for chanting the, you
00:00:38
know, river to the sea thing. And for some reason since that particular incident, she's had a very different uh
00:00:45
tone on me, which is a shame. >> On this on the school lunches, um there's a quote from you. Sushi is woke.
00:00:52
>> What does that mean? >> You know what? I'm I'm just going to
00:00:55
tell

Episode Highlights

  • Disliked in New Zealand
    Hannah discusses being one of the most disliked people in New Zealand.
    “You've probably been one of the most disliked people in New Zealand?”
    @ 00m 03s
    August 17, 2025
  • Relationship with Chloe
    The speaker reflects on their relationship with Chloe and recent tensions.
    “I think it's a sad situation.”
    @ 00m 26s
    August 17, 2025
  • Sushi is Woke
    A humorous take on school lunches and cultural perceptions.
    “Sushi is woke.”
    @ 00m 49s
    August 17, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • It's saddening.
    David Seymour reacts to THAT viral haka and Treaty Principles backlash… #shorts #politics #nz
  • It's embarrassing for them.
    David Seymour reacts to THAT viral haka and Treaty Principles backlash… #shorts #politics #nz
  • I think it's a sad situation.
    David Seymour reacts to THAT viral haka and Treaty Principles backlash… #shorts #politics #nz
  • Sushi is woke.
    David Seymour reacts to THAT viral haka and Treaty Principles backlash… #shorts #politics #nz

Key Moments

  • Disliked00:03
  • Embarrassment00:21
  • Chloe Relationship00:26
  • Sushi Commentary00:49