Nine To Noon Political commentators Andrew Kirton and Brigitte Morten
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Nov 9, 2025 
Andrew Kirton, a former political adviser and now a corporate affairs commentator, joins Brigitte Morten, a legal expert and former ministerial adviser, to dissect recent political upheavals. They explore the expulsion of two Te Pāti Māori MPs and potential legal battles that may ensue. Discussion includes the possibility of a new Māori party and its implications for Labour and the Greens. They also debate changes to climate policy, government responses to meth use, and the resetting of the school lunches scheme, highlighting the complexities of today's political landscape.
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Te Pāti Māori Expulsions Will Spark Protracted Chaos
- Te Pāti Māori's national council expelled two MPs, creating immediate legal and political turbulence for the party.
- Brigitte Morten and Andrew Kirton predict court challenges, potential by-elections, and prolonged instability affecting 2026 prospects.
Choices For Expelled MPs Shape Their Future
- The expelled MPs can either stay independent and fade electorally or trigger by-elections and possibly form new movements.
- Andrew Kirton warns their legal wins may be symbolic but won't resolve internal political reality.
Grassroots Energy Could Spawn A New Party
- A new party could emerge leveraging movements like Toitū Te Tiriti and existing grassroots energy.
- Brigitte Morten cautions two MPs have different priorities so joint success as a new party isn't guaranteed.