National urges Labour to rule out working with Te Pāti Māori

Tuesday 14 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 14 Oct 2025, 6:20pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Chris Hipkins, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Eru Kapa-Kingi

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and National MPs have called for Chris Hipkins to rule out working with Te Pāti Māori following internal allegations. The party recently emailed members claims that Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi overspent office funds by $133,000.

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1. The Press via The PostTue 14 Oct 2025, 12:33pm

   National seek to box in Labour on Te Pāti Māori email (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 14 Oct 2025, 4:02pm

   Te Pāti Māori email: 'Not clear how many Māori Parties there are' - Labour leader (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 14 Oct 2025, 6:20pm

   'Not clear how many Māori Parties there are': Hipkins (opens in new tab)