Mariameno Kapa-Kingi challenges Te Pāti Māori expulsion in court

Wednesday 3 December 2025 · 6 outlets · 9 reports · updated Thu 4 Dec 2025, 6:40pm

In this story Te Pāti Māori, High Court, Tākuta Ferris, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, John Tamihere

Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has filed for an interim injunction against party president John Tamihere. Kapa-Kingi is challenging her expulsion from the party, which occurred in early November alongside Tākuta Ferris. A judge has reserved his decision on the matter, with a judgment expected tomorrow afternoon.

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1. 1NewsWed 3 Dec 2025, 5:24pm

   Mariameno Kapa-Kingi files court action against party president (opens in new tab)

   • Mariameno Kapa-Kingi challenges Te Pāti Māori expulsion (opens in new tab) Thu 4 Dec 2025, 2:32pm
2. NZ HeraldWed 3 Dec 2025, 5:48pm

   Expelled MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi files court action against Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere (opens in new tab)

   • Māori Party expulsion: Judge reserves decision as Mariameno Kapa-Kingi challenges ouster in court (opens in new tab) Thu 4 Dec 2025, 6:40pm
3. RNZWed 3 Dec 2025, 6:26pm

   Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP taking president to court (opens in new tab)

4. StuffWed 3 Dec 2025, 6:37pm

   MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi takes Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere to court after expulsion (opens in new tab)

   • Mariameno Kapa-Kingi argues, in court, that John Tamihere's Pāti Māori presidency is unlawful (opens in new tab) Thu 4 Dec 2025, 2:44pm
5. Otago Daily TimesWed 3 Dec 2025, 7:01pm

   Ousted MP taking Te Pāti Māori president to court (opens in new tab)

6. The Press via The PostThu 4 Dec 2025, 10:37am

   Mariameno Kapa-Kingi contests expulsion from Te Pāti Māori (opens in new tab)