Te Pāti Māori Turmoil Deepens
Te Pāti Māori is facing a grave internal crisis after releasing allegations of misconduct against MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her son Eru Kapa-Kingi.
Labour Leader Willie Jackson warns that a split within the party may be inevitable unless a resolution is reached urgently, describing the situation as "sad".
unless urgent resolution occurs, a split within Te Pāti Māori may be inevitable
Political analysts suggest that the party's "reset" may be unraveling, with the public airing of internal disputes and leaked confidential documents undermining unity and credibility.
This crisis poses a risk to Māori politics, as a party founded on Māori voice and independence is now visibly fractured.
Author's summary: Te Pāti Māori faces internal crisis.