Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel indicated that her party would consider collaborating with Te Pāti Māori once their internal issues are resolved. This follows Willie Jackson, co-chairman of Labour’s Māori caucus, expressing a willingness to work with various parties to unseat the coalition government. Labour leader Chris Hipkins avoided addressing Tangaere-Manuel’s remarks but reiterated that decisions on alliances would be made closer to the election. The need for support from the Green Party and Te Pāti Māori is critical for Labour’s chances of forming a government amid ongoing turmoil within Te Pāti Māori.
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