Tākuta Ferris alleges poor treatment of late MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp

Tuesday 25 November 2025 · 6 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 26 Nov 2025, 9:34am

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Tākuta Ferris, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, John Tamihere

Expelled Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris claims Te Pāti Māori leadership treated the late Takutai Tarsh Kemp poorly while she was undergoing treatment for kidney disease. Kemp, the former Tāmaki Makaurau MP, passed away in June.

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1. The Post via RNZTue 25 Nov 2025, 1:03pm

   Tākuta Ferris alleges 'despicable' treatment of dying MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp (opens in new tab)

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2. NewsroomWed 26 Nov 2025, 9:34am

   Tākuta Ferris alleges 'despicable' treatment of dying Te Pāti Māori MP (opens in new tab)