Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s new party gets Electoral Commission approval
Former Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has received approval from the Electoral Commission to register a new political party.
A new political party founded by former Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has been approved by the Electoral Commission. The approval allows Kapa-Kingi to move into full campaign mode ahead of the 2026 election.
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Election 2026: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s new party approved by Electoral Commission
The ex-Te Pāti Māori MP has got the green light to shift into full campaign mode.