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Te Pati Maori Faces Turmoil Amid Expulsions and Controversies

11/20/2025

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Te Pati Maori expelled MPs Takuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi amid turmoil.
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, Te Pati Maori MP, called a Rangiriri hui to discuss her future.
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, now Independent, contests her expulsion, arguing governance procedures were not followed.
Maipi-Clarke says she remains MP for Te Tai Tokerau until voters decide otherwise.
The Kohewhata Marae hui is crucial for the party's direction and unity.

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Te Pati Maori expelled MPs Takuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi amid turmoil.
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, Te Pati Maori MP, called a Rangiriri hui to discuss her future.
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, now Independent, contests her expulsion, arguing governance procedures were not followed.
Maipi-Clarke says she remains MP for Te Tai Tokerau until voters decide otherwise.
The Kohewhata Marae hui is crucial for the party's direction and unity.