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For the last several months, Te Pati Māori have gone from large highs to deep lows. The passing of much-loved MP, Tarsh Kemp, caused a by-election that saw Oriini Kaipara elected. An AGM was to be held but this was delayed due to the passing of Kemp and the ensuing by-election. In the aftermath, allegations surfaced about the behaviour of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s son, Eru, in respect of her office budget and the accusations of an altercation between Mr Kapa-Kingi and a Parliamentary Security staff member – Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is the MP for the seat of Te Tai Tokerau.
Now Waatea can report that at a TE PĀTI MĀORI NATIONAL COUNCIL HUI held last Thursday four resolutions were put:
That the Te Tai Tokerau Electorate Executive be reset by way of a Special General Meeting, on the basis that the Electorate Executive is no longer functioning in accordance with Party requirements and the Kawa.
That the Te Tai Tokerau MP has seriously breached the Te Pāti Māori Kawa (Constitution).
That the Te Tai Tokerau MP be suspended.
That the National Executive develop and recommend the most appropriate process to implement the suspension of the Te Tai Tokerau MP and report back to the National Council.
Waatea understands that all four resolutions were passed by the Members present (Agreed: Tāmaki Makaurau, Hauraki-Waikato, Waiariki, Ikaroa-Rāwhiti, Te Tai Hauāuru) with one Abstenation (Te Tai Tonga).
Comment has been sought from the MP concerned and Te Pati Maori