Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris says expulsion a ‘joke’
“Our mates, they weren’t told we were getting expelled. They were told by the press release. This is…
Parliamentary inquiry clears MP Carl Bates of wrongdoing over 25 undeclared homes, suggests loophole be addressed
“These changes occurred both before and after my election.” Labour MP Glen Bennett then wrote to the Speaker…
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi faces suspension motion
“They continue to prove the point of dysfunction.” She claimed her Te Tai Tokerau electorate committee was not…
Real Life: Chris Carter on legacy of being NZ’s first openly gay MP
“Sometimes they were not gay, but if they were branded gay or lesbian, their life was pretty miserable…
Labour MP Duncan Webb to resign as MP, won’t seek re-election
Webb said he would then “see what’s out there”, saying he believed he had “another exciting career in…
MP Matt Doocey ‘pretty disappointed’ after rock thrown through car window
“The damage has been reported to the police, pointing out the cctv camera nearby. “If this was you…
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi breaks silence on party releasing overspend allegations
The Parliamentary Services letter told the MP “you now have $4986 for the remainder of the term. Urgent…
Gisborne youth accused of threatening to kill Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle appears in court
The youth’s bail conditions include not to associate with Doyle, and not to threaten violence to person or…
Police arrest Gisborne teen accused of threatening to kill MP
Detective Inspector Warren Olsson said the nature and volume of the threats met the threshold for investigation and…
MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi – in the thick of Māori party troubles
She talked in her maiden speech about having been delivered by her people to “the lion’s den” but…
Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke named by Time as one of the world’s ‘most influential rising stars’
“Using her platform and voice, she staved off attempts to disenfranchise communities and attack Indigenous rights. In the…
Parliament launches inquiry into National MP Carl Bates’ undeclared 25 properties
“The registrar’s preliminary review took account of the degree of importance of the matter under inquiry; whether the…