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Te Pati Maori Faces Turmoil Amid Leadership Demands

11/3/2025

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Te Pati Maori faces strife as calls for President Tamihere's resignation grow.
A petition demanding his removal has garnered 50 signatures.
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi announced a "reset" to improve communication.
The National Iwi Chairs Forum has asked for a meeting to address these challenges after tensions rose following MP Kapa-Kingi's suspension for public comments about party leadership.

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Story summary

Te Pati Maori faces strife as calls for President Tamihere's resignation grow.
A petition demanding his removal has garnered 50 signatures.
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi announced a "reset" to improve communication.
The National Iwi Chairs Forum has asked for a meeting to address these challenges after tensions rose following MP Kapa-Kingi's suspension for public comments about party leadership.