Te Pāti Māori leadership defends unity after annual general meeting

Monday 8 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 8 Dec 2025, 10:29am

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Tākuta Ferris, John Tamihere

Te Pāti Māori leadership described their annual general meeting as a success despite unresolved issues regarding the party presidency and the expulsion of an MP. Former MP Tākuta Ferris criticised president John Tamihere, suggesting the party faces ongoing instability if current leadership remains.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldMon 8 Dec 2025, 8:03am

   Questions remain on unity in Te Pāti Māori following long-awaited AGM (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 8 Dec 2025, 10:22am

   Tamihere digs in as Kapa-Kingi attends AGM (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 8 Dec 2025, 10:29am

   Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP takes fresh shot at party president (opens in new tab)