An ousted Te Pati Maori MP and her former party have spent the day in Court
An ousted Te Pati Maori MP and her former party have spent the day in Court
2 February 2026
The High Court's heard from lawyers representing Mariameno Kapa-Kingi - who alleges the party didn't adhere to its constitution when expelling her.
Kapa-Kingi was expelled last year after allegations she overspent her budget.
Political reporter Ethan Griffiths says her lawyer today alleged the party's co-leaders were also predicted to go over budget.
He says her lawyer called that deeply ironic.
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