Nine To Noon Te Pati Maori Mps expelled from party
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Nov 9, 2025 Craig McCulloch, Acting Political Editor at RNZ, dives into the tumultuous expulsion of Te Pāti Māori MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris. He explains the internal conflicts that led to this decision and discusses the potential for these MPs to navigate a future as independents. Legal challenges and statements from the expelled MPs add a layer of intrigue, while McCulloch highlights how this split could fracture party support and echoes past Māori Party divisions, raising questions about the party's future.
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Council Vote Ends Internal Conflict
- Te Pāti Māori's National Council voted unanimously to expel two MPs after prolonged internal conflict.
- The expulsions mark a decisive breakdown in party unity and leadership relations.
Expulsions Make MPs Independents
- The two expelled MPs immediately become independents in Parliament.
- The party has not yet activated waka-jumping provisions that could remove them from Parliament.
Ferris Signals Legal Challenge
- Takuta Ferris called the expulsion 'plainly unconstitutional' and vowed to continue representing his electorate.
- He suggested legal challenge is possible but unclear, indicating further dispute ahead.