At a candidate debate, Labour’s Peeni Henare said “āe” when asked if he would repeal the gang patch law, later explaining it reflected his personal view and lived experience. He said he wanted better laws for Māori communities.

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  • Deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni said Henare was mistaken and Labour remained united
  • Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said Labour’s mixed signals showed Henare’s true position and claimed the party could not be trusted on law and order
At a candidate debate, Labour’s Peeni Henare said “āe” when asked if he would repeal the gang patch law, later explaining it reflected his personal view and lived experience. He said he wanted better laws for Māori communities.
“There’s bickering and a lack of clarity behind closed doors.”
“I’m not carrying a phone just so I can drive."
“Politicians… looked at the polls. They wanted to get reelected.”