Eru Kapa-Kingi
New ZealandactivistMaleb. 19947.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Eru Kapa-Kingi is a Māori activist known for his advocacy on behalf of indigenous rights in New Zealand. He gained attention for leading a significant hīkoi to Parliament, representing the voices and concerns of Māori communities. Kapa-Kingi has been vocal about the need for genuine recognition of Māori rights and has criticized legislation that undermines those rights, asserting that power dynamics often overshadow the truth in political discourse.
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Eru Kapa-Kingi repeatedly punches a bag that he says represents Christopher Luxon.
Eru Kapa-Kingi repeatedly punches bag after saying it represents Christopher LuxonNew Zealand· 2026-06-24
Eru Kapa-Kingi was the focus of Kiri Tamihere-Waititi’s display.
Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 2026 - Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
High-profile activist Eru Kapa-Kingi said the Government had no love for Māori people.
Waitangi 2026: Te Pāti Māori apologises, calls for new hui with Ngāpuhi as fractures continue to showNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
Eru Kapa-Kingi addressed the protesters, speaking about peace, love, and unity.
Thousands turn up to protest in Auckland, Destiny Church bridge walk blockedNew Zealand· 2026-01-31
Eru Kapa-Kingi became a national identity in 2024 as opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill grew.
Eru Kapa-Kingi interview: on Monday’s Te Pāti Māori court clash and Toitū te TiritiNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
Kapa-Kingi’s son Eru criticized the party, leading to the release of documents regarding Kapa-Kingi.
Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi claims spending was under budget amid overspend allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Eru Kapa-Kingi is the son of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and has distanced himself from Te Pāti Māori.
Voices of the rebels: How Te Pāti Māori outcasts Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris claim mediation turned sourNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Allegations of a dictatorship style of leadership were made against Tamihere by Kapa-Kingi’s son, Eru Kapa-Kingi.
Labour expresses no concern if Te Pāti Māori destroyed at 2026 election, Willie Jackson says party will try to ‘take them out’New Zealand· 2025-11-10
Eru Kapa-Kingi doubles down on leadership shortcomings within the Te Pāti Māori party.
Former Te Pāti Māori staffer Eru Kapa-Kingi doubles down on leadership shortcomingsNew Zealand· 2025-11-07
Eru Kapa-Kingi publicly accused the party of a dictatorial leadership style.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader blames ‘allegations and two rogue MPs’ for party rifts, confirms expulsion being consideredNew Zealand· 2025-11-03
Eru Kapa-Kingi accused Tamihere and the party’s co-leaders of a dictatorial leadership style.
Te Pāti Māori electorate branch launches petition urging president John Tamihere to resignNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
Eru Kapa-Kingi, the public face of the Toitū te Tiriti movement, claimed the party had a dictatorial leadership style.
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi faces suspension motionNew Zealand· 2025-10-27
The letter listed a range of recommendations, including specifically cutting engagement with contractor Eru Kapa-Kingi.
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi breaks silence on party releasing overspend allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-10-20
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's high-profile activist son, Eru.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks with Newstalk ZB’s Mike HoskingNew Zealand· 2025-10-19
Eru Kapa-Kingi is mentioned in allegations regarding his employment and behavior on Budget Day.
Te Pāti Māori has vaporised its chances of being in government with Labour - Heather du Plessis-AllanNew Zealand· 2025-10-18Eru Kapa-Kingi made allegations against the party, including claims of a 'dictatorship leadership' style.
Te Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infightingNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Eru Kapa-Kingi, son of a Te Pāti Māori MP, has responded on social media.
Live updates: Politicians react to allegations against Te Pāti Māori MP and her high-profile sonNew Zealand· 2025-10-14Eru Kapa-Kingi was a central figure at Parliament for a May 2024 protest and faced allegations of threatening Parliament staff.
Te Pāti Māori email to members alleges Eru Kapa-Kingi threatened Parliament staff at protestNew Zealand· 2025-10-14Eru Kapa-Kingi was the party’s former vice-president and a 2023 list candidate.
Te Pāti Māori’s Mariameno Kapa-Kingi allegedly warned of $133k office overspend, urged to take action so staff paid - party emails claims about MP and her son to membersNew Zealand· 2025-10-13
Eru Kapa-Kingi was the party’s former vice-president and a 2023 list candidate.
Te Pāti Māori emails members with serious allegations against Eru Kapa-Kingi and his mother MP Mariameno Kapa-KingiNew Zealand· 2025-10-13Eru Kapa-Kingi is the son of MP Mariameno and spokesperson for the Toitu Te Tiriti protest group.
Te Pāti Māori to reveal ‘reset’ after party rocked by turmoilNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
Eru Kapa-Kingi is Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's son and has a significant political profile as an activist.
MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi - in the thick of Māori party troublesNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
Eru Kapa-Kingi raised serious questions about the party’s viability potentially 12 months out from an election.
National’s runway for relief is shrinking – Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2025-10-04
Eru Kapa-Kingi is a prominent leader of the Toitū te Tiriti protest movement.
David Seymour condemns charity fight challenge from Eru Kapa-KingiNew Zealand· 2025-05-30
Eru Kapa-Kingi is the leader of the historic protest against the treaty principles bill.
‘Grubby’ treaty principles bill voted down in New Zealand parliament | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-04-10Eru Kapa-Kingi emphasized the importance of all students learning the history of New Zealand.
Act MP can’t name one ‘race-based’ policy she’s trying to outlawNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
Māori activist Eru Kapa-Kingi, who was part of the team that lead a hīkoi of tens of thousands of people to Parliament in November.
Treaty Principles Bill: Ex-PM Dame Jenny Shipley, haka in committee room and call for referendumNew Zealand· 2025-02-19
