Te Pāti Māori documents allege son of MP threatened Parliament staff

Tuesday 14 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 14 Oct 2025, 7:22pm

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

Documents emailed to Te Pāti Māori members allege that Eru Kapa-Kingi, the son of an MP, directed a profane tirade and threats of physical violence at Parliamentary security. The alleged altercation occurred on the night of Budget Day 2024. Kapa-Kingi has not responded to requests for comment.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 14 Oct 2025, 1:40pm

   Te Pāti Māori email to members alleges Eru Kapa-Kingi threatened Parliament staff at protest (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 14 Oct 2025, 1:48pm

   'I will f…ing knock you out’ - Parliament’s security allege Te Pāti Māori MP’s son threatened them during late-night altercation (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 14 Oct 2025, 7:22pm

   Explained: What are the accusations against Eru Kapa-Kingi? (opens in new tab)