Parliament adjourns debate on Te Pāti Māori MP suspensions

Tuesday 20 May 2025 · 6 outlets · 7 reports · updated Tue 20 May 2025, 6:06pm

In this story Labour Party, National Party, Te Pāti Māori, Chris Hipkins, Chris Bishop, Judith Collins

A debate regarding proposed suspensions for three Te Pāti Māori MPs has been adjourned until early June. The Privileges Committee recommended 21-day suspensions for Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and a seven-day suspension for Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke, following a haka in the House.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 20 May 2025, 12:13pm

   Uncertainty remains as politicians plan for lengthy debate over Te Pāti Māori punishment (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 20 May 2025, 1:52pm

   Hipkins proposes last-minute deal ahead of debate on punishment for Treaty Principles haka (opens in new tab)

   • Watch: Parliament debates Te Pāti Māori MPs' punishment for Treaty Principles haka (opens in new tab) Tue 20 May 2025, 4:55pm
3. 1NewsTue 20 May 2025, 3:32pm

   Debate on suspension of Te Pāti Māori MPs deferred (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via The PostTue 20 May 2025, 5:08pm

   Government delays debate on punishing Te Pāti Māori MPs (opens in new tab)

5. StuffTue 20 May 2025, 5:52pm

   Suspension debate hangs over Te Pāti Māori until June (opens in new tab)

6. NewsroomTue 20 May 2025, 6:06pm

   In full: Collins and Hipkins on Te Pāti Māori punishment (opens in new tab)