Debate on Te Pāti Māori punishments postponed by government

Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 21 May 2025, 7:57am

In this story National Party, Te Pāti Māori, Chris Bishop, Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke

Leader of the House Chris Bishop postponed a planned debate regarding unprecedented punishments for Te Pāti Māori MPs. The decision surprised the opposition, who had prepared for a potential filibuster. The delay provides all parties two weeks to prepare for the upcoming discussion.

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1. NewsroomWed 21 May 2025, 5:00am

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2. RNZWed 21 May 2025, 7:57am

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