Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
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 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 Ferris
New 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· 2025-09-06
Te 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
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said her party cared about all New Zealanders and not just Māori.
Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris takes issue with ‘Indians, Asians, Black, Pākehā’ campaigning for Labour in Tāmaki Makaurau byelectionNew Zealand· 2025-09-04Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is one of the political leaders of Te Pāti Māori.
Te Pāti Māori fails again to file financial documents on time despite police warningNew Zealand· 2025-07-15
