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Rawiri Waititi: The hesitant leader: The co-leader of Te Pāti Māori on a tough campaign, a rollercoaster of a term and staying grounded.
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/29-10-2026/the-hesitant-leader-rawiri-waititi
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Te Pāti Māori’s Rawiri Waititi claims ‘intent’ behind timing of Maiki Sherman slur story
nzherald.co.nz/nz/te-pati-maoris-rawiri-waititi-claims-intent-behind-timing-of-maiki-sherman-slur-story/XPF5KOQR2BE3RDGVYDAPLDAG7M/
Te Pāti Māori war between 'saboteurs' and 'dictator' hits flashpoint
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/04/feeding-frenzy-over-te-pati-maori/
OpinionA month on from its reset, what exactly has Te Pāti Māori changed?: Four weeks on, and the only thing reset is the reset itself.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/05-11-2025/a-month-on-from-its-reset-what-exactly-has-te-pati-maori-changed
Te Pāti Māori accuses government, media of 'constant attack' on Treaty of Waitangi
rnz.co.nz/news/political/575364/te-pati-maori-accuses-government-media-of-constant-attack-on-treaty-of-waitangi
David Seymour criticises Rawiri Waititi for 'insane views' about African leader Ibrahim Traoré
rnz.co.nz/news/national/565898/david-seymour-criticises-rawiri-waititi-for-insane-views-about-african-leader-ibrahim-traore
Te Pāti Māori won't put off potential Labour voters - Jackson: The two parties' relationship is shaping up as a defining issue in this election.
1news.co.nz/2025/06/08/te-pati-maori-wont-put-off-potential-labour-voters-jackson/
Suspended Te Pāti Māori MPs to embark on national tour: Te Pāti Māori says it will continue to stand its ground as three MPs begin their record suspensions.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/563318/suspended-te-pati-maori-mps-to-embark-on-national-tour
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on the longest suspension in Parliament
rnz.co.nz/news/political/563391/te-pati-maori-co-leader-debbie-ngarewa-packer-on-the-longest-suspension-in-parliament
Key FactsHistoric Suspension of Te Pāti Māori Leaders
Jun 7, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 1news.co.nz
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 1news.co.nz
- Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi received a 21-day suspension for leaving their seats during a parliamentary debate.
- Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke was also suspended for seven days and had an earlier 24-hour suspension related to the same incident.
- Ngarewa-Packer described the sanction as disproportionate and highlighted its deeper colonial and political implications.
- New Zealand First leader Winston Peters accused Te Pāti Māori MPs of extremism and undermining national unity.
We hit a nerve and we can call it a colonial nerve, we can call it institutional nerve...— Ngarewa-Packer discussing the reactions to the suspension in Parliament.
‘Didn’t bother to show up’: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders miss key Budget debate: Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were absent from the debate yesterday.
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Key FactsTe Pāti Māori Leaders Absent from Budget Debate
May 23, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzherald.co.nz
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzherald.co.nz
- The suspension of Te Pāti Māori co-leaders was scheduled to prevent their participation in the Budget debate.
- A motion to postpone the suspension vote was passed to allow their attendance at the debate.
- Neither co-leader appeared on the day, though other party MPs spoke on their behalf.
- Their absence sparked criticism, while the party emphasized its broader representation and talent.
No Budget has ever sufficiently delivered for Māori.— MP Takuta Ferris spoke on behalf of Te Pāti Māori during the Budget debate.
Te Pāti Māori’s stand-off with the Privileges Committee, explained: What went down, why, and what's likely to happen next.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/03-04-2025/te-pati-maoris-stand-off-with-the-privileges-committee-explained
Te Pāti Māori co-leader criticised by ACT for comparing David Seymour to his lawns
rnz.co.nz/news/political/545053/te-pati-maori-co-leader-criticised-by-act-for-comparing-david-seymour-to-his-lawns
Winston Peters spends much of year's last speech criticising Te Pāti Māori, Waititi breaks into song
rnz.co.nz/news/political/537107/winston-peters-spends-much-of-year-s-last-speech-criticising-te-pati-maori-waititi-breaks-into-song
Te Pāti Māori's Rawiri Waititi says Luxon may be 'drop-nuts' if he doesn't attend Waitangi Day
rnz.co.nz/news/political/536954/te-pati-maori-s-rawiri-waititi-says-luxon-may-be-drop-nuts-if-he-doesn-t-attend-waitangi-day
Mata Season 2 | Episode 9: Te Pāti Māori - Disrupting the Budget: Te Pāti Māori leaders Deb Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi on their nationwide activation to ...
rnz.co.nz/programmes/mata-with-mihingarangi-forbes/story/2018928774/mata-season-2-episode-9-te-pati-maori-disrupting-the-budget
Election 2023: Pasifika community in for a ‘rough ride’ under new Government - academic
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/election-2023-pasifika-community-in-for-a-rough-ride-under-new-government-academic/4U6G3PQ5NJHE3HWAWQY3YE7TZU/
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Rawiri Waititi on track to hold Waiariki - poll: An electorate poll has the incumbent, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi well out ahead of Labour's Toni ...
rnz.co.nz/news/election-2023/499773/rawiri-waititi-on-track-to-hold-waiariki-poll
From 'pebble in the shoe' to future power broker – the rise and rise of Te Pāti Māori
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/498546/from-pebble-in-the-shoe-to-future-power-broker-the-rise-and-rise-of-te-pati-maori
Can MPs really say whatever they like in parliament?: The brouhaha over Rawiri Waititi's comments, explained.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-08-2023/can-mps-really-say-whatever-they-like-in-parliament
Māori Party wealth tax plan: Over 98 per cent of NZers get tax cut, GST off kai and higher top rates
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/maori-party-wealth-tax-plan-over-98-per-cent-of-nzers-get-tax-cut-gst-off-kai-and-higher-top-rates/YEMJJZGV2ZFX5DJG5MFVDDRLQM/
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Te Pāti Māori slams Labour and National for not backing Waititi voting reform bill
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/te-pati-maori-slams-labour-and-national-for-not-backing-waititi-voting-reform-bill/MXDL4FZMY5CYTAVWIRR4ZUDEHM/
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