Haka's future at Anzac Day events in doubt after 'insulting' performance
ABCThe possible performance of the haka in future Anzac Day ceremonies has sparked controversy with some arguing it detracts from the occasion while a New Zealand Maori has labelled a regional WA branch of the RSL as discriminatory. In a letter sighted by the ABC, the RSL WA branch said Mr Takona was asked not to do the haka and he performed it "without our knowledge". Mark of respect for wartime mates Vietnam veteran Brian Buzzard said the haka should be included in Anzac Day commemorations. Vietnam veteran Brian Buzzard, 70, said he supported the use of the haka at Anzac commemorations, and said he and others in his platoon owed their lives to their New Zealand counterparts. Mr Buzzard said he conceded some veterans and their families would see the ongoing inclusion of the haka as "different", but said there was no reason it could not become a new tradition.
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