so if you are maori you are allowed to jump ships?

[king1]

probably a good question for the party leadership... or maybe the speaker of the house

Here's are the parliamentary standing orders being mentioned...
https://www.parliament.nz/media/7418/sta...s-2020.pdf

(5) Any member who is not a member of a recognised party is treated as an Independent member for parliamentary purposes.

[Wainuiguy]

probably a good question for the party leadership... or maybe the speaker of the house

Here's are the parliamentary standing orders being mentioned...
https://www.parliament.nz/media/7418/sta...s-2020.pdf

(5) Any member who is not a member of a recognised party is treated as an Independent member for parliamentary purposes.

What section is that under?

[king1]

sorry, 35 (5)

[R2x1]

I think list members positions are a matter for the Party rather than the electorate surely?

Yes correct and so if  list MP resigns from their party how can they retain a seat that was awarded to that party?

They should be able to stay or leave as they see fit. Their salary however should be smartly withdrawn.