[citation needed] In 1996 she caused controversy by suggesting that young New Zealanders should have better access to contraceptives.

[4] When the coalition collapsed, and New Zealand First itself began to split up, Morris was one of the first MPs to leave the party, saying that she could no longer accept the "perpetual state of crisis" generated by its leader, Winston Peters.

[5] Unlike some other New Zealand First defectors, Morris did not make a deal with the National Party to keep her ministerial portfolios, resigning from her position on 18 August 1998.

Since leaving Parliament, Morris has worked in public relations and as an advocate for New Zealand children.

She lent her support for the controversial repeal of Section 59, which removed the defence of reasonable force in child discipline.