Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on Takuta Ferris, poll results, capital gains tax
Another warning from Labour for its potential coalition partner Te Pāti Māori.
MP Takuta Ferris has twice attacked ethnic Labour party volunteers who sign-waved in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election, claiming they were taking a Māori seat away from Māori.
Party president John Tamihere echoed Ferris' comments yesterday, despite the party previously apologising.
Chris Hipkins told John MacDonald the party needs to respond – the ball's in their court, and how they respond matters.
He’s also criticising Rawiri Waititi for only answering journalists' questions in te reo Māori yesterday…
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