Tākuta Ferris refuses to apologise for controversial posts

Friday 12 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 12 Sep 2025, 7:01pm

In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Tākuta Ferris, Peeni Henare

Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris has declined to apologise for comments accused of being racist, despite his party issuing a public apology. Following his refusal to retract the remarks, Ferris is set to undergo a tikanga-based restorative process through a hui.

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1. The Press via StuffFri 12 Sep 2025, 6:39am

   Tākuta Ferris breaks silence, refuses to apologise over ‘racist’ posts (opens in new tab)

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   • Anti-racism group condemns Tākuta Ferris' comments, meets with Te Pāti Māori (opens in new tab) Fri 12 Sep 2025, 9:41am
2. StuffFri 12 Sep 2025, 7:01pm

   Tākuta Ferris and Te Pāti Māori undergo ‘tikanga based restorative process’ after ‘racist’ posts (opens in new tab)