Te Pati Maori
Political Editor Jane Patterson on Whaitiri crossing floor
3 May 2023
In a surprise move Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri has announced she has left Labour and will stand instead for Te Pati Maori. She will not be ejected from Parliament under "waka jumping" legislation… Audio
Meka Whaitiri defects to Te Pati Maori
3 May 2023
The government minister Meka Whaitiri has formally announced her defection from Labour. She will stand for Te Pati Maori in the Ikaroa-Rawhiti electorate, which she currently holds. Speaking at… Audio