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Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp

Our weekly catch-up with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp every Monday on the Wire. 

Te Pāti Māori MP Suspensions, Waitangi Tribunal on Regulatory Standards Bill w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 19 May, 2025

Te Pāti Māori MP Suspensions, Waitangi Tribunal on Regulatory Standards Bill w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 19 May, 2025 Te Pāti Māori MP Suspensions, Waitangi Tribunal on Regulatory Standards Bill w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 19 May, 2025, 15.31 MB
Mon 19 May 2025

Last week, the Privileges Committee recommended Te Pāti Māori co-leaders, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi, be “severely censured” with a 21-day suspension, with Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi Clarke facing a 7-day suspension for their haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill.

Telling RNZ, Judith Collins - the chairperson of the Privileges Committee, says the ruling was unprecedented because the “situation was unprecedented” and said the decision was not taken lightly.

Te Pāti Māori’s lawyer says the punishment given to the MPs is an “absolute disgrace”.

For our weekly catch up with Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to her about this, and how she is feeling heading into the debate of the report tomorrow.

We also discussed the Waitangi Tribunals recommendations regarding the Regulatory Standards Bill.

But first, we discussed the Privileges Committee's recommendations.

The Pay Equity Amendment Bill and draft RSE framework w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 12 May, 2025

The Pay Equity Amendment Bill and draft RSE framework w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 12 May, 2025 The Pay Equity Amendment Bill and draft RSE framework w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 12 May, 2025, 17.9 MB
Mon 12 May 2025

Last week, the controversial Pay Equity Amendment Bill passed under urgency.

The bill makes drastic changes to the Equal Pay Act 1972, making the criteria for equity claims stricter, and could can the 33 existing claims, affecting 150,000 female workers.

The passing of the bill has faced significant opposition from the Labour Party, Green Party, and Te Pāti Māori, over concerns this bill would set women back, and resulted in nationwide protests.

News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host Joel spoke to Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp about the passing of the Pay Equity Amendment Bill, and how this would impact marginalised communities.

They also spoke about the Ministry of Education releasing the draft relationships and sexuality education, or RSE, framework, for students years 0 to 13, and the party’s concerns regarding this.

But first, they discussed the Pay Equity Amendment Bill

Prisoner Voting Ban, Whakaata Māori Funding, ECC Recommendations w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 5 May, 2025

Prisoner Voting Ban, Whakaata Māori Funding, ECC Recommendations w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 5 May, 2025 Prisoner Voting Ban, Whakaata Māori Funding, ECC Recommendations w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 5 May, 2025, 18.11 MB
Mon 5 May 2025

Recently, the government has announced banning voting rights for all prisoners.

This changes previous legislation implemented by the former Labour government in 2020 - allowing prisoners serving a sentence less than three years the right to vote.

Previously, in 2015, the High Court ruled that a blanket approach to banning voting rights for prisoners goes against the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.

For our weekly catch up, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp about this move, and how the party is feeling about it.

They also discussed the party’s calls for significantly more funding for Whakaata Māori in Budget 2025, as well as Cabinet agreeing to recommendations to the ECE, or early childhood education, sector.

But first, they discussed the blanket ban on prisoners voting.

The Treaty Principles Bill being voted down and Te Pāti Māori announcing running candidates in general seats w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp: 14 April, 2025

The Treaty Principles Bill being voted down and Te Pāti Māori announcing running candidates in general seats w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp: 14 April, 2025 The Treaty Principles Bill being voted down and Te Pāti Māori announcing running candidates in general seats w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp: 14 April, 2025, 7.57 MB
Mon 14 Apr 2025

Last week, the controversial Treaty Principles Bill was voted down in its second reading.

The bill received 112 votes against the bill, with only the ACT Party voting in favour of the bill with 11 votes.

Since the inception of the bill, the bill has faced significant backlash. Te Pāti Māori MPs, Hana Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke, Rawiri Waititi, and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, protested the first reading of the bill by doing the haka in Parliament. The bill also resulted in what many believe is one of the largest hīkoi the country has seen, with the bill also receiving over 300,000 public submissions, 90% against the bill.

For our weekly catch up, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp about the second reading of the Treaty Principles Bill voting the bill down.

As well as this, following the bill being voted down, Te Pāti Māori announced they will be running candidates in general seats.

They also discussed this, and why the party has decided to run candidates in general seats.

But first, they discussed the Treaty Principles Bill being voted down.

Te Pāti Māori not attending Select Committee and holding their own hearing, repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act passing final reading w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp: 7 April, 2025

Te Pāti Māori not attending Select Committee and holding their own hearing, repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act passing final reading w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp: 7 April, 2025 Te Pāti Māori not attending Select Committee and holding their own hearing, repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act passing final reading w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp: 7 April, 2025, 6.13 MB
Mon 7 Apr 2025

Three Te Pāti Māori MPs, Hana Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Rawiri Waititi, did not attend the Privileges Committee over their contempt of the House, following their haka in Parliament protesting the Treaty Principles Bill.

The party instead are planning on holding their own hearing regarding the matter.

Privileges Committee chairwoman Judith Collins, called the no-show “unprecedented” and has given the MPs “one final chance” to attend the hearing.

For our weekly catch up, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp about the party’s action, and why they are going about the hearing in their own manner.

We also spoke about the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act passing its final reading.

But first, we discussed the party not attending the Privileges Committee.

Supermarket duopoly developments, Green MP, Tamatha Paul’s comments about the police, and Te Pāti Māori’s calls for mandatory police body cameras w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp: 31 March, 2025

Supermarket duopoly developments, Green MP, Tamatha Paul’s comments about the police, and Te Pāti Māori’s calls for mandatory police body cameras w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp: 31 March, 2025 Supermarket duopoly developments, Green MP, Tamatha Paul’s comments about the police, and Te Pāti Māori’s calls for mandatory police body cameras w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp: 31 March, 2025, 6.86 MB
Mon 31 Mar 2025

On Sunday, Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, announced plans to combat the supermarket duopoly between Foodstuffs and Woolworths. This could include breaking-up or restructuring the current chains, with Cabinet also announcing a formal request for information, or RFI, into the matter.

For our weekly catch up, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel,  spoke to Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp about this announcement, and whether she, and the party, thinks this will be enough to address food accessibility in Aotearoa.

We also discussed the comments made by Green MP, Tamatha Paul, about the police, and whether she believes these comments have become sensationalised.

Finally, we discussed the party’s calls for mandatory police body cameras.

But first, they started off by asking Kemp about how the party are feeling about Nicola Willis’ most recent announcements into the supermarket duopoly.

Winston Peters and Marco Rubio’s Meeting, the Ipsos Issues Monitor Survey, and Israel’s Strikes on Gaza w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp: 24 March, 2025

Winston Peters and Marco Rubio’s Meeting, the Ipsos Issues Monitor Survey, and Israel’s Strikes on Gaza w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp: 24 March, 2025 Winston Peters and Marco Rubio’s Meeting, the Ipsos Issues Monitor Survey, and Israel’s Strikes on Gaza w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp: 24 March, 2025, 7.9 MB
Mon 24 Mar 2025

Recently, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, met with his US counterpart; the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

Despite this meeting, not much is known about the details of what was discussed, however, the two did discuss tariffs, which Aotearoa may be affected by unless the country is exempt from the current upcoming agricultural tariffs.

For our weekly catchup with Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to her about Peters and Rubio’s meeting, and what the party thinks of this meeting between the two politicians.

They also spoke about the most recent Ipsos Issues Monitor Survey and Israel’s recent aggression against Gaza.

Winston Peter’s anti-DEI members bill, the Infrastructure Investment Summit, and changes to Whānau Ora w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 17 March, 2025

Winston Peter’s anti-DEI members bill, the Infrastructure Investment Summit, and changes to Whānau Ora w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 17 March, 2025 Winston Peter’s anti-DEI members bill, the Infrastructure Investment Summit, and changes to Whānau Ora w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 17 March, 2025, 8.58 MB
Mon 17 Mar 2025

Recently, New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, proposed a new member’s bill to be placed in the ballot, which aims to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion targets in the public sector.

This bill would amend the Public Service Act, which Peter, and NZ First, voted for when in a coalition government with the Labour Party in 2020.

Peters aims with this bill is to remove what he refers to as "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets in the public sector".

For our weekly catchup with Te Pāti Māori’s Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to her about this bill, and what the party thinks of this bill.

We also spoke about the recent Infrastructure Investment Summit, as well as three of the original Whānau Ora commissioners losing their contracts.

However, I started off by asking her why Peter's has switched up his stances on DEI in the public sector, as he, and NZ First, when in a coalition government with the Labour Party, voted for the Public Service Act in 2020.

Free School Lunches, Congestion Charging, and Changes to Free Bowel Cancer Screening w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 10 March, 2025

Free School Lunches, Congestion Charging, and Changes to Free Bowel Cancer Screening w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 10 March, 2025 Free School Lunches, Congestion Charging, and Changes to Free Bowel Cancer Screening w/ Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp: 10 March, 2025, 16.03 MB
Mon 10 Mar 2025

The coalition government’s free school lunch programme has faced significant criticism from various groups and individuals. 

This follows the remodelling of the previous programme, the Ka Ora Ka Ako programme, to, in what ACT Party Leader David Seymour says, save taxpayers over $100 million and fix food wastage.

However, this current model has resulted lunches arriving significantly late, plastic having been found melted into food, and students describing the food as “bland,” and looking like “prison food”.

Responding to the criticisms facing the current model of the free school lunch programme, in an interview with Newstalk ZB, Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, says those complaining should “make a Marmite sandwich and put an apple in the bag.”

For our first weekly catch with Te Pāti Māori for the year, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Takutai Kemp about how she is viewing the lunch programme, and her opinions on Luxon’s recent remarks regarding the model.

We also spoke about the Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill first reading in Parliament, and Te Pāti Māori being the only party not to support the Bill, and the changes to free bowel cancer screenings by changing the age from 60 to 58, which would result in scrapping the pilot programme that would have allowed Māori and Pacific people free screenings from age 50.

But first, they started off by asking her about how the party is feeling about the current state of the government’s free school lunch programme.

Thousands joining Māori Roll following Hīkoi mō te tiriti, Gang Patch Legislation Coming into Effect, and COP29 w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Mariameno Kapa Kingi: 2 December, 2024

Thousands joining Māori Roll following Hīkoi mō te tiriti, Gang Patch Legislation Coming into Effect, and COP29 w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Mariameno Kapa Kingi: 2 December, 2024 Thousands joining Māori Roll following Hīkoi mō te tiriti, Gang Patch Legislation Coming into Effect, and COP29 w/ Te Pāti Māori’s Mariameno Kapa Kingi: 2 December, 2024, 27.66 MB
Mon 2 Dec 2024

Following the recent hīkoi mō te tiriti, statistics show that thousands of people have joined the Māori Roll; either switching from the General Roll, or signing up for the first time.

As a part of hīkoi efforts, organisers pushed for participants of the hīkoi to use their voices and vote, with co-leader of Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi, saying “if supporters were not enrolled to vote, nothing would change”.

For our weekly catch up with Te Pāti Māori, Producer Evie spoke to Mariameno Kapa-Kingi about this shift in enrollments to the Māori Roll, and why this shift is important to the party.

They also discussed the gang patch legislation recently coming into effect, as well as the COP29 climate summit.