ACT sought advice on punishments for Te Pāti Māori MPs

Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 21 May 2025, 4:05pm

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

The ACT party requested advice on the range of potential penalties for Te Pāti Māori MPs following a haka during the Treaty Principles Bill reading. This request included the possibility of imprisonment. The Privileges Committee has recommended a 21-day suspension for co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.

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1. Stuff via RNZWed 21 May 2025, 7:09am

   ACT asked for advice on range of punishments for Te Pāti Māori MPs - including imprisonment (opens in new tab)

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   • ACT MP ‘doing proper homework’ when asking about imprisonment for Te Pāti Māori MPs (opens in new tab) Wed 21 May 2025, 4:05pm
2. Otago Daily TimesWed 21 May 2025, 10:49am

   ACT sought advice on punishments for MPs including jail (opens in new tab)