“.. Elected Tainui officials are demanding the Maori King, Tuheitia Paki, open his books and reveal details of his spending.
Concern about the king’s spending and the tribe’s governance has mounted within Tainui over recent weeks and now tribal members want answers.
In an unprecedented move that directly challenges the king’s authority, some members of Tainui’s parliament, Te Kauhanganui, want the books of the king’s office made public to quell suspicions over excessive spending.
They also want a group formed to review spending by the tribe’s executive board, Te Arataura, which is headed by former MP Tukoroirangi Morgan.
The executive has been criticised for what is claimed to be huge legal and consultant bills ..
.. and it is understood that some members of the parliament are making plans to get rid of Morgan and the board.
The annual budget for King Tuheitia’s office is $1.2 million ..
.. compared to $250,000 when his late mother, Dame Te Atairangikaahu, reigned.
The money is provided by the tribe.
However, only a few people are privy to how the money is spent .. and concerns have been expressed about overspending..”
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