Mariameno Kapa-Kingi denies Te Pāti Māori overspending allegations

Monday 20 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Mon 20 Oct 2025, 8:35pm

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Eru Kapa-Kingi, Parliamentary Services

Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has denied allegations of major overspending following the release of documents by her party's leadership. She maintains her Te Tai Tokerau electorate budget has never been overspent and claims the spending was approved. Kapa-Kingi has not addressed questions regarding the hiring of her son in her office.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 20 Oct 2025, 3:44pm

   Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi breaks silence on party releasing overspend allegations (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 20 Oct 2025, 5:01pm

   Tai Tokerau budget 'not ever been overspent' - Mariameno Kapa-Kingi (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 20 Oct 2025, 5:08pm

   Te Pāti Māori’s Mariameno breaks silence, denies overspending (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZMon 20 Oct 2025, 5:26pm

   'Not ever been overspent': Te Pāti Māori MP hits back at allegations (opens in new tab)

5. The Press via The PostMon 20 Oct 2025, 5:51pm

   Te Pāti Māori MP cites support for late colleague in budget defence (opens in new tab)

6. Otago Daily TimesMon 20 Oct 2025, 8:35pm

   Te Pāti Māori MP responds to overspend allegations (opens in new tab)