Hone Harawira says he will not respond to media questions until next weekend when all special votes are counted.
The Rotorua Daily Post asked Mr Harawira for comment after Rotorua MP Todd McClay posted on Facebook on Sunday he was pleased Mr Harawira had lost the election, "signed the guy you called a 'blue-eyed blonde-haired redneck'."
Mr Harawira said yesterday he apologised for not responding to the media since Saturday.
"I have decided to spend the time up until Declaration Day [October 4] talking with the Mana whanau before making any formal statements. So please don't feel offended when I ignore your questions between now and then. I will be available after Declaration Day. Kapai?"