Labour to campaign for Māori seats and Te Pāti Māori's removal

Tuesday 11 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 11 Nov 2025, 2:20pm

In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Tākuta Ferris, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Willie Jackson

The Labour Party intends to campaign vigorously to win back the Māori seats in the 2026 election. Campaign manager Willie Jackson stated the party is comfortable if Te Pāti Māori is removed from Parliament and confirmed that ousted Te Pāti Māori MPs will not join Labour.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 11 Nov 2025, 12:00pm

   Labour expresses no concern if Te Pāti Māori destroyed at 2026 election, Willie Jackson says party will try to ‘take them out’ (opens in new tab)

2. The PostTue 11 Nov 2025, 12:22pm

   Labour rules out ousted Te Pāti Māori MPs joining party (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 11 Nov 2025, 1:02pm

   Labour 'absolutely' comfortable if Te Pāti Māori lose seats (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 11 Nov 2025, 1:39pm

   Labour 'absolutely' comfortable if Te Pāti Māori does not return to Parliament (opens in new tab)

5. 1News via RNZTue 11 Nov 2025, 2:20pm

   Labour 'absolutely' comfortable if Te Pāti Māori doesn't return to Parliament (opens in new tab)