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New Zealand Parliament passes gay marriage bill -- and a love song.

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    Members, the ayes are 77; the nos are 44
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    [Cheering]
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    Ready for the coolest thing ever?
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    From when New Zealand passed gay marriage
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    Spontaneous celebratory singing
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    Give it a second
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    [More cheering]
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    [Even louder cheering]
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    "Unlock the doors"
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    [Louder] "Unlock the doors!"
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    "Marriage definition of marriage amendment
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    [Interruption: "Thank you!"]
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    "Now I understand that..."
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    Voice rings out with Pokarekare Ana,
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    traditional Maori love song
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    Stormy are the waters
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    Of restless Waiapu
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    If you cross them, girl
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    They will be calmed
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    Oh girl Come back to me
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    I could die of love for you
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    I write you my letter
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    I send you my ring
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    So your people can see
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    How troubled I am
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    Oh girl Come back to me
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    Come back to me
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    I could die Of love for you
Title:
New Zealand Parliament passes gay marriage bill -- and a love song.
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Video Language:
Maori
Duration:
02:46

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