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Te Pāti Māori Lost Its Way | Wellington News
Former Te Pāti Māori co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell is sounding the alarm, declaring the party has “lost its way” amid rising infighting, personal attacks, and a drift from its core values. Citing the tragic loss of founding leader Whatarangi Winiata and contrasting past unity with current chaos, Flavell warns that without a leadership reset and return to foundational principles, the party risks repeating its 2017 electoral collapse. Despite crediting John Tamihere for recent electoral wins, Flavell insists the current culture — marked by suspensions, public feuds, and fractured alliances —…
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