Labour MP Shanan Halbert Criticizes Te Pāti Māori’s Actions

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi faced criticism for responding solely in te reo Māori during his first public appearance at Parliament since MP Tākuta Ferris’s controversial comments, with Labour MP Shanan Halbert accusing the party of exclusivity among Māori speakers. Halbert emphasized the importance of inclusivity in language learning, highlighting the diverse journeys of Māori speakers.

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