Iwi leaders request meeting to address Te Pāti Māori internal issues

Friday 31 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 31 Oct 2025, 4:52pm

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Eru Kapa-Kingi, John Tamihere, National Iwi Chairs Forum

The National Iwi Chairs Forum has requested a meeting with Te Pāti Māori to help resolve internal political strife. This follows the party's recent decision to suspend MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. The forum, which represents more than 70 iwi, aims to address these distractions through the principle of kotahitanga.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 31 Oct 2025, 3:48pm

   National iwi leaders request meeting with Te Pāti Māori to address distracting ‘internal challenges’ (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 31 Oct 2025, 4:52pm

   Powerful group of Māori leaders steps in to Te Pāti Māori fallout (opens in new tab)