Parliament adjourns debate on Te Pāti Māori suspension

Tuesday 20 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 20 May 2025, 2:34pm

In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke, Privileges Committee

Parliament has voted to delay a debate regarding the potential suspension of three Te Pāti Māori MPs. The members performed a haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill last November. The privileges committee has recommended the suspensions following the disruption caused during the proceedings.

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1. RNZTue 20 May 2025, 5:00am

   Iwi says Te Pāti Māori suspension a 'punishment for being unapologetically Māori' (opens in new tab)

   • Te Pāti Māori's haka punishment labelled extreme, but Labour unlikely to filibuster (opens in new tab) Tue 20 May 2025, 9:53am
2. Otago Daily TimesTue 20 May 2025, 10:08am

   Te Pāti Māori decision: Debate primed for filibuster (opens in new tab)

   • Debate on Te Pāti Māori trio's fate delayed (opens in new tab) Tue 20 May 2025, 2:34pm