Kingi repeatedly punches bag after saying it represents Christopher Luxon
Māori activist Eru Kapa-Kingi posted a video of himself punching a bag while suggesting viewers imagine it is New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The video drew support from some political figures, while Luxon dismissed the incident as not worthy of his attention.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing tensions in political discourse and the use of social media by activists to target government leaders.
Activist Eru Kapa-Kingi, son of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, made a video of boxing training tips in which he suggests the punching bag is the Prime Minister, then punches it repeatedly. Photo / Instagram
The report provides a factual account of the video and the reactions from both the activist and the Prime Minister without editorializing.
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