Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies aged 50
Thursday 26 June 2025 · 6 outlets · 12 reports · updated In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Peeni Henare, Takutai Tarsh Kemp
Tāmaki Makaurau MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died in Auckland after battling kidney disease. Flags at Parliament are flying at half mast, and the House will gather to pay tribute to the politician. Her death has triggered a by-election for the Māori electorate.
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