The MP’s refusal to back down and a Treaty ‘bottom line’ could be key factors in whether the two parties can work together next year.
Oriini Kaipara won the Tāmaki Makaurau seat last night, defeating Labour's Peeni Henare.
“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for my whānau, my friends, my supporters.”
The Labour candidate announced his concession to his Te Pāti Māori rival, when the vote count hit 80 percent.
Follow the action from the race as votes are counted.
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