Bringing forward a 10% portion – or $50,000 – of the MP’s year three budget to cover staff costs to about mid-September;Reducing casual staff hours to zero;Stopping all travel for staff and reducing all staff pcard limits to $1;Considering a restructure of staffing.

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere. Photo / Sylvie WhinrayTe Pāti Māori president John Tamihere. Photo / Sylvie Whinray