A Te Pāti Māori MP is facing backlash across the political spectrum for using inflammatory language in the House. MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Te Pāti Māori face backlash over inflammatory language

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Te Pāti Māori face backlash over inflammatory language

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