Provisional Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi is gearing up to become the new leader of the Māori Party. Photo / SuppliedBy Te Aniwa Hurihanganui for RNZThe Māori Party's Rawiri Waititi - donning a white cowboy hat - touched down at Parliament yesterday for the first time since winning the Waiariki electorate. "It's a bit daunting because they've got different tikanga, but we've just got to ensure that we stay true to ourselves, we stay true to our kaupapa and we stay true to our people, that's the most important thing." Whatever happens after the special votes are counted, Māori clearly want to see a change, he said. The final count, including the special votes, will be out on November 6.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 20, 2020 05:26 UTC