Tākuta Ferris
Sitting MP · Te Tai TongaSitting Te Tai Tonga MP elected in 2023; former Te Pāti Māori MP with experience in education, kaupapa Māori advocacy and parliamentary representation.
Stated priorities: Te Tiriti, Te Tangata and Te Taiao; direct electorate accountability and freedom to work with any government that delivers for Te Tai Tonga.
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- 23 Aug 2026RNZCandidate/newsTākuta Ferris to stand as independent candidate
Former Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris announced an independent run against Labour and TPM candidates. Parties mentioned: TPM, Labour.
- 10 Nov 2025RNZInternal partyTe Pāti Māori expels Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi
The national council expelled two electorate MPs after prolonged internal conflict.
- 4 Nov 2025RNZInternal conflictIwi leaders intervene as party tensions escalate
The Iwi Chairs Forum sought reconciliation after calls for president John Tamihere and MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris to leave their roles.
- 8 Oct 2025StuffParty resetTe Pāti Māori reset says party wants to govern
Stuff reported the co-leaders’ commitment to policy, coalition readiness and internal discipline after disputes involving Tākuta Ferris, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Toitū Te Tiriti.
- 31 Jul 2024Official party siteMember's BillTākuta Ferris enters bill to empower Waitangi Tribunal
The proposed bill would make Tribunal recommendations binding and allow review of proposed legislation for Te Tiriti consistency.