Eyebrow were raised as the Te Pati Māori MPs stuck to the political swearing-in requirements on the same day organised protests and marches kicked off.

MPs are legally required to swear an oath or affirmation of allegiance to King Charles, to sit and vote in the House.

Te Pati's MPs first pledged allegiance to their mokopuna and Te Tiriti, then the King.

ZB political editor Jason Walls says the MPs avoided putting their pride and egos ahead of the people who elected them into Parliament.

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