Photo: RNZ/ Samuel Rillstone
Outgoing MP Elizabeth Kerekere has fired parting shots at her former co-leaders in her final speech to Parliament.
The independent MP fell out with the Greens earlier this year during an investigation into her behaviour.
She was the subject of an internal review after calling her former colleague Chloe Swarbrick a "crybaby" in a group chat.
Co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw were the only Green MPs in the House for Kerekere's valedictory speech.
Kerekere levelled her chief criticisms at the pair; accusing them of making "unfounded and increasingly elaborate allegations" against her.
"No formal complaints, no natural justice and never a process let alone a tikanga-based one. I consider this to be an epic failure of leadership."
Kerekere said she remained a Greens supporter, as did her wife and those she trusted most, and still supported the party's kaupapa and policies.
"I still think of this as my party and one day I plan to be back. I've got work to do but I will never apologise for calling out racism, homophobia and transphobia wherever it occurs."
Speaking to reporters afterwards, Kerekere clarified she would not be standing for the Greens, or Te Pāti Māori, in the coming election.
Kerekere leaves Parliament a fierce advocate for the takatāpui and rainbow communities, having spoken up for queer rights during her time in politics.
