Activist and former MP Hone Harawira says two MPs ousted from Te Pati Maori should be re-instated

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris are now independents in Parliament, since being expelled.

Harawira was once a Maori Party MP - and went on to form the Mana Party.

He says a strong, united group of MPs alongside Labour and the Greens, could overturn the Government next election.

He's calling for discussion on a way forward involving everyone - and returning the two MPs to the team.

He's clarified he's not putting his hand up to be MP for Te Tai Tokerau - or Te Pati Maori's president.