The Green Party denies it's been out-manoeuvred by ex-MP Darleen Tana, whose legal proceedings have delayed this weekend's party vote.

Delegates planned to decide on Sunday whether to use waka-jumping laws to force Tana from Parliament, now she's no longer a party member.

That'll now be deferred until court proceedings on her injunction conclude.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unclear when the decision will take place - but the Greens are guaranteed to use the waka-jumping laws to oust her.

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The Green Party denies it's been out-manoeuvred by ex-MP Darleen Tana, whose legal proceedings have delayed this weekend's party vote.
Delegates planned to decide on Sunday whether to use waka-jumping laws to force Tana from Parliament, now she's no longer a party member.
That'll now be deferred until court proceedings on her injunction conclude.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unclear when the decision will take place - but the Greens are guaranteed to use the waka-jumping laws to oust her.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Darleen Tana's legal proceeding delaying Green Party vote

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A law expert says the Family Court's dismissed warnings before, like those raised about the Marokopa children. 

An inquiry's laid bare failures by police and Oranga Tamariki before and during the four-year search for fugitive Tom Phillips and his children.

Their mother repeatedly expressed fears before Phillips went on the run with them a second time, but Oranga Tamariki assured the Court, they were fine in his care. 

Auckland University associate professor Carrie Leonetti says such failures are well established.

She explained almost nothing stops fathers getting extensive, unsupervised access to their children - even mental health conditions, substance abuse and a history of violence. 

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A law expert says the Family Court's dismissed warnings before, like those raised about the Marokopa children.&nbsp;
An inquiry's laid bare failures by police and Oranga Tamariki before and during the four-year search for fugitive Tom Phillips and his children.
Their mother repeatedly expressed fears before Phillips went on the run with them a second time, but Oranga Tamariki assured the Court, they were fine in his care.&nbsp;
Auckland University associate professor Carrie Leonetti says such failures are well established.
She explained almost nothing stops fathers getting extensive, unsupervised access to their children - even mental health conditions, substance abuse and a history of violence.&nbsp;
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Carrie Leonetti: Auckland University associate professor of law on the failings uncovered in the Tom Phillips report

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The Finance Minister says the National's bid to break up Foodstuffs would be the most low-cost measure to ensure Kiwis can get cheaper groceries.

National is campaigning on separating Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square - if the Commerce Commission believes it stacks up.

Nicola Willis says there's less benefits and more costs around restructuring Woolworths, as the retailer would have to set up an entirely new operator and brands.

"Whereas, Foodstuffs already has two different brands, it already has Pak'nSave vs New World. So the costs of that restructure are lower - and once you add in all of the extra costs of the Woolworths restructure, you end up with lower net benefits."

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The Finance Minister says the National's bid to break up Foodstuffs would be the most low-cost measure to ensure Kiwis can get cheaper groceries.
National is campaigning on separating Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square - if the Commerce Commission believes it stacks up.
Nicola Willis says there's less benefits and more costs around restructuring Woolworths, as the retailer would have to set up an entirely new operator and brands.
"Whereas, Foodstuffs already has two different brands, it already has Pak'nSave vs New World. So the costs of that restructure are lower - and once you add in all of the extra costs of the Woolworths restructure, you end up with lower net benefits."
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's bid to break up Foodstuffs

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Senior National MP Chris Bishop was told to leave the House earlier today for the first time in his 12-year political career.

Labour’s finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds was questioning Finance Minister Nicola Willis, and Speaker Gerry Brownlee noticed someone else was talking.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper noticed that Brownlee first thought the interruption came from Simeon Brown, then Paul Goldsmith - until someone 'narked' on Bishop.

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Senior National MP Chris Bishop was told to leave the House earlier today for the first time in his 12-year political career.
Labour’s finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds was questioning Finance Minister Nicola Willis, and Speaker Gerry Brownlee noticed someone else was talking.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper noticed that Brownlee first thought the interruption came from Simeon Brown, then Paul Goldsmith - until someone 'narked' on Bishop.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Bishop getting removed from the House

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Darleen Tana's legal proceeding delaying Green Party vote

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