Speaker seeks meeting after Te Pāti Māori maiden speech disruption

Friday 10 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 10 Oct 2025, 5:37pm

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Oriini Kaipara, Gerry Brownlee

Speaker Gerry Brownlee is investigating potential contempt of the House following Oriini Kaipara's 23-minute maiden speech. The disruption included ignoring bell chimes and haka performed in the public galleries. Brownlee intends to meet with Te Pāti Māori co-leaders next week to discuss the incident.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via The PostFri 10 Oct 2025, 3:00pm

   Speaker says haka at maiden speech left him feeling ‘suckered’ (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 10 Oct 2025, 5:37pm

   Speaker accuses Te Pāti Māori of contempt after maiden speech disruption (opens in new tab)

   • Speaker wants to meet Te Pāti Māori over contempt concern after disruption (opens in new tab) Fri 10 Oct 2025, 5:37pm