Maori MP Rawiri Waititi wins battle against rule requiring a tie to be worn in NZ Parliament

A Maori MP has won his battle against wearing a tie in the New Zealand Parliament, ending a longstanding dress requirement that he describes as a “colonial noose”.

Rawiri Waititi, the co-leader of Maori Party, this week sparred over the dress code with Parliament Speaker Trevor Mallard, who has the job of enforcing the rules — even though Mr Mallard said he did not personally agree with the necktie…