Te Pati Māori won't attend a Privileges Committee hearing tomorrow - despite being summoned over a haka performed by MPs during reading of the Treaty Principles Bill last year.

Te Pati Māori says its request for a joint Party hearing was turned down, and its legal counsel isn't available.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper wonders why the party isn't playing by the rules.

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Te Pati Māori won't attend a Privileges Committee hearing tomorrow - despite being summoned over a haka performed by MPs during reading of the Treaty Principles Bill last year.
Te Pati Māori says its request for a joint Party hearing was turned down, and its legal counsel isn't available.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper wonders why the party isn't playing by the rules.
LISTEN ABOVE

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