“At 3:30pm today, I was advised that I have been reinstated as the Te Pāti Māori Member of Parliament for Te Tai Tokerau,” said Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.
“The past few months have been deeply challenging for me, my whānau, and our people of Te Tai Tokerau. This has been an incredibly taumaha journey and today brings a sense of relief and reassurance after a long period of uncertainty.
“From the beginning, my hope was to resolve this through tikanga, kōrero and houhou te rongo. Court was never the path I wanted to take, and it was only chosen when all other options had been exhausted.
“I remain committed to the kaupapa and to the responsibility entrusted to me by the people of Te Tai Tokerau. I carry with me the words and legacy of Dame Tariana Turia – to serve our people with humility, integrity and carry the aroha of the Māori Party.
“I look forward to being with everyone at the Party’s AGM in Rotorua this Sunday.”