Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, a former MP, has taken legal action against Te Pāti Māori President John Tamihere, seeking an interim injunction. This move comes after her expulsion from the party, which she plans to challenge in court. Kapa-Kingi's decision to file a lawsuit is a significant development in the ongoing internal strife within the party. The dispute escalated following a hui in Te Tai Tokerau, where Kapa-Kingi, with the support of Ngāpuhi, called for the party's leadership to attend. However, the Te Pāti Māori leadership did not show up, adding fuel to the fire. This incident occurred just days before the party's annual general meeting in Rotorua, where the council was set to decide on the formal expulsion of Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris. The infighting within the party has been intense, with claims of toxicity and a 'dictatorship' style leadership emerging from the MP's son, Eru Kapa-Kingi. When asked about her son's statements, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi expressed a desire for change, emphasizing its benefits for the party. Despite the tensions, 1News has yet to receive responses from both Te Pāti Māori and Kapa-Kingi regarding the ongoing legal proceedings.
