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Darleen Tana Returns to Parliament, ignores Green Party – RNZ 23 July 2024

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Former Green MP Darleen Tana has rejoined Parliament as an independent but has had no contact with her former party. Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick stated the party might discuss ejecting Tana under the ‘waka-jumping’ legislation. Tana was ousted following an investigation into her husband’s business. She denies any wrongdoing and focuses on coastal protection and marine environment restoration. She continues to receive her MP’s salary of approximately $168,600, funded by taxpayers.

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