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Te Pāti Māori emails members allegations against MP and her son

NZ Herald1NewsStuffThe PressOtago Daily TimesRNZTuesday 14 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 10 reports · updated

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

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Te Pāti Māori sent an unsigned email to members on Monday night containing serious allegations against MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her son, Eru Kapa-Kingi. The documents claim the MP was on track to overspend her budget by $133,000, while Eru Kapa-Kingi is accused of using intimidating and offensive language towards Parliament security staff.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 14 Oct 2025, 5:00am · 10 reports from 6 outlets over 10 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Te Pāti Māori emails members with serious allegations against Eru Kapa-Kingi and his mother MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News

    Te Pāti Māori releases letter accusing hīkoi leader of abusing Parliament staff (opens in new tab)

  3. StuffStuff

    Te Pāti Māori shares allegations against one of their MPs and her son in late night email (opens in new tab)

  4. The PressThe Press via The Post

    Te Pāti Māori make allegations against own MP and her son in late night email to members (opens in new tab)

  5. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Te Pāti Māori MP accused of $133k overspend (opens in new tab)

  6. RNZRNZ

    Explosive email accuses Te Pāti Māori MP of $133k overspend (opens in new tab)

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