Te Pāti Māori seeks to reassure members after Toitū Te Tiriti split

Friday 3 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 3 Oct 2025, 6:03pm

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi, Toitū Te Tiriti

Te Pāti Māori has emailed members to address allegations of being ego-driven following the Toitū Te Tiriti movement's decision to cut ties. The movement cited leadership concerns and a need for independence. The party is expected to announce a reset next week.

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1. RNZFri 3 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Te Pāti Māori emails to reassure members after ties cut with Toitū Te Tiriti (opens in new tab)

   Also on 1News (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 3 Oct 2025, 9:47am

   Former Te Pāti Māori leader says party has ‘issues’ after Toitū Te Tiriti split (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZFri 3 Oct 2025, 6:03pm

   Former Māori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell backs Toitū Te Tiriti split (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)