Parliament debates proposed suspensions for Te Pāti Māori MPs

Tuesday 20 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 20 May 2025, 5:05pm

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke, Privileges Committee

The House is debating whether to suspend three Te Pāti Māori MPs following a haka performed during the Treaty Principles Bill debate last year. The Privileges Committee has recommended suspensions for Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke. The debate was postponed after the Government voted to delay the discussion.

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