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Te Pāti Māori loses Heather Te Au Skipworth
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Former Ikaroa Rāwhiti candiate for Te Pāti Māori, Heather Te Au Skipworth, has confirmed she will no longer be standing for the party.
Ms Skipworth was announced as the candidate for the eastern Māori seat before being replaced by ex-Labour minister Meka Whaitiri.
At the announcement of Ms Whaitiri's candidacy, Ms Skipworth said she would step aside to "liberate" her cousin.
Te Au Skipworth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.