Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
New ZealandpoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is a co-leader of Te Pāti Māori who has publicly criticized recent appointments to the Waitangi Tribunal, describing them as a 'whitewash' and advocating for greater representation of Māori thinkers.
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer was suspended from Parliament for three weeks for her involvement in the haka incident.
Top 5 performers in the House this term; Hager saga and the lawyers on the sidelines – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-09-24
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa Packer said traditional night shelters were a way of 'managing homelessness' rather than addressing root causes.
Should Auckland have an all-access, night shelter? The debate over the best way to help the homelessNew Zealand· 2026-07-02
Debbie Ngarewa Packer is a co-leader of Te Pāti Māori and acknowledged the need for better funding processes.
Inside Te Pāti Māori’s vote to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta FerrisNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Debbie Ngarewa Packer admitted that more guardrails were needed around the party’s funding.
Inside Te Pāti Māori’s vote to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta FerrisNew Zealand· 2026-02-13Ngarewa-Packer said the decision was a win for those who had spent years opposing the plan.
Mining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection ‘embarrassing’New Zealand· 2026-02-06
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer was with her ill husband during a significant moment in the article.
Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruin – Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer unveiled their Te Tiriti commissioner policy.
What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles Bill – Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-02-01
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is a co-leader of Te Pāti Māori and received 7% in the poll.
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tops list of favoured candidates to lead Te Pāti Māori in new pollNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
Co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were suspended for 21 days each.
The news events that defined 2025 – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-12-12
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is one of the current co-leaders of Te Pāti Māori.
Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi claims spending was under budget amid overspend allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Ngarewa-Packer is a co-leader of Te Pāti Māori who declined to comment for the article.
Voices of the rebels: How Te Pāti Māori outcasts Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris claim mediation turned sourNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Co-leader of Te Pāti Māori and MP for Te Tai Hauāuru Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has declared her family home plus a house under development.
MP property rich list: Our MPs have stakes in a combined $379 million of property - who owns the most?New Zealand· 2025-11-23
Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is mentioned in the context of the split within Te Pāti Māori.
Plain-talking IPCA report sets standard for other inquiries – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is a co-leader of Te Pāti Māori who announced the expulsion of two MPs.
How police ‘groupthink’ contributed to Jevon McSkimming scandal – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer announced the expulsion of Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi from Te Pāti Māori.
Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi react after expulsion from Te Pāti MāoriNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Ngarewa-Packer was mentioned as a co-leader alongside Waititi.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader blames ‘allegations and two rogue MPs’ for party rifts, confirms expulsion being consideredNew Zealand· 2025-11-03
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is a co-leader of Te Pāti Māori.
Te Pāti Māori electorate branch launches petition urging president John Tamihere to resignNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is attending Bolger's funeral.
Former PM Jim Bolger farewelled in official funeralNew Zealand· 2025-10-22
Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer told the Herald the matter had been 'resolved'.
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi breaks silence on party releasing overspend allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-10-20Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer failed to declare two properties under Parliament’s rules.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer failed to declare two properties under Parliament’s rulesNew Zealand· 2025-10-19
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer acknowledged the party’s leaders had heard the need for clearer direction.
Te Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infightingNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer claimed she first learned about the allegations on Friday and expressed her commitment to the party.
Te Pāti Māori email to members alleges Eru Kapa-Kingi threatened Parliament staff at protestNew Zealand· 2025-10-14Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer told the Herald she had learned of the Parliamentary report on Friday.
Te Pāti Māori emails members with serious allegations against Eru Kapa-Kingi and his mother MP Mariameno Kapa-KingiNew Zealand· 2025-10-13Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is a co-leader of the Māori Party known for her strong public statements.
MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi - in the thick of Māori party troublesNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer just sat back and laughed during the incident.
Winston vs Chlöe: An ugly attack turns into ugly politics - Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer replaced Mariameno Kapa-Kingi as the party’s whip.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Te Pāti Māori ‘a long way away’ from Government amid Toitū Te Tiriti splitNew Zealand· 2025-10-02Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is rated just 1.36/5 for her performance.
Mood of the Boardroom: Peters rises as Seymour and Greens slip with CEOsNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Hipkins said party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer had apologised privately.
Labour MP Shanan Halbert accuses Te Pāti Māori of starting to create ‘exclusive bunch of Māori’New Zealand· 2025-09-16
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer was among the supporters cheering for Oriini Kaipara.
‘Over the moon’: Oriini Kaipara wins Auckland byelection for Te Pāti Māori against Labour’s Peeni HenareNew Zealand· 2025-09-06Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said she cried through most of the Queen’s speech.
‘A beacon of hope’: Māori Queen Nga wai hono i te po lauded for first public address since taking over monarchyNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
