Former Māori Party Co-Leader Te Ururoa Flavell Backs Toitū Te Tiriti SplitTuwhenuaroa Natanahira, Māori news journalist in ParliamentA former Māori Party leader is backing a move by Toitū Te Tiriti to distance itself from Te Pāti Māori. Te Pāti Māori has disputed the claims, saying no formal complaints have been lodged and promised a "reset" next week. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rāwiri Waititi declined an interview with RNZ, but told Radio Waatea the party had addressed the accusations through media statements. Former Party Māori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell told RNZ drawing a clear line between the movement and the party was the "right move". Flavell said Te Pāti Māori was well placed to carry that out.