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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the 'uproar' in the House over the Treaty Principles' Bill's second reading - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The Treaty Principles Bill is dead, voted down by all parties except ACT - 11 to 112 - before a packed gallery.

Fiery moments included Labour's Willie Jackson being kicked out for calling ACT leader David Seymour a liar.

The Speaker reminded people multiple times not to clap, sing, or interject during speeches - in which the Bill was labelled 'embarrassing', 'grubby', and a 'stain on our country'.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped a memorable day in the House.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the 'uproar' in the House over the Treaty Principles' Bill's second reading - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive