13 May 2021

Shane Reti on Parliament race-relations blow-up

From Morning Report, 8:13 am on 13 May 2021

The latest blow-up over race relations in Parliament has raised the question - can MPs call each other racist in the House?

Speaker Trevor Mallard says no, but MPs can describe policies and even views as 'racist'. 

Tempers flared yesterday as National continued its questioning of the Government about its plans for partnership with Māori.  

Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi was ejected after repeatedly challenging National's tone.

National Party deputy leader Dr Shane Reti spoke to Corin Dann.