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Flavell Calls for Leadership Change | Auckland News
Former Te Pāti Māori co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell warns that a leadership change could win back disillusioned supporters, citing recent tangi conversations and internal party turmoil—including an expelled MP and another departure—as signs of disconnection. While proud of the party’s electoral success—securing six of seven Māori seats—he criticizes infighting, personal attacks, and erosion of traditional values. Flavell insists returning to core principles and respectful leadership is key to rebuilding trust. Current co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer acknowledges the challenges as “growing pains”…
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