The Māori Party President, Naida Glavish, has made it clear that the Māori Party will not merge with any other political party.
“Our party is willing to work with any political movement but we will not be merging with any other party”.
That decision will put to rest any remaining speculation that the party might join with the Mana Party.
Around 60 people from across the motu attended the annual general meeting at Ōhaaki marae to attend where the decision was made.
Glavish says, “Our ambition is to address problems such as helping children in the care of Child Youth and Family, improving our people’s health through housing initiatives, as well as ensuring our reo remains alive. We are clear that we’re here to help Māori and non-Māori before thinking about any political alliance”