There'll be a wait until we learn the outcome of today's court case between expelled Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her former party

The High Court at Wellington today heard arguments relating to the MP's expulsion from the party last year, which followed allegations she misused party funds.

Political reporter Ethan Griffiths says Kapa-Kingi's lawyers suggest the party was trying to hold her responsible for comments by her activist son, Eru Kapa-Kingi, who called out Te Pati Maori's leadership.

He says her lawyers say she's not remotely responsible for her son's comments.

The court's decision has been reserved.