Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on Chris Hipkins appears to distance himself from Te Pati Māori - Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

One of Māoridom's biggest movements has split with Te Pati Māori.  

Toitu Te Tiriti —which led the hikoi on Parliament last year— has voted to distance itself from the party.

Leader Eru Kapa-King is the Party's former vice President and son of one of its current MPs - has told Te Ao Māori news the party has a dictatorship model of leadership. 

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Te Pati Māori has internal issues it needs to work through.

Political Commentator, Liam Hehir shares his thoughts. 

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