Ngarewa-Packer
Ngarewa-Packer is a Member of Parliament in New Zealand representing Te Pāti Māori. She has been in the news recently for her party's social media post related to a Privileges Committee report, which was deemed a mistake by the party. Ngarewa-Packer emphasized the ongoing cultural conflicts in Parliament and the importance of incorporating Māori customs, such as tikanga, into legislative processes, particularly in light of the haka performed during the Treaty Principles Bill first reading.
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Recent news mentions
Ngarewa-Packer said her actions were to show her party standing in solidarity with those opposed to the bill.
Speaker Gerry Brownlee condemns Te Pāti Māori MPs burning bill on Parliament forecourt
New Zealand· 2025-10-21
Ngarewa-Packer told the Herald on Monday evening the resolution to Mariameno’s budget issue involved using funds that had been designated for her 2026 budget.
Te Pāti Māori’s Mariameno Kapa-Kingi allegedly warned of $133k office overspend, urged to take action so staff paid - party emails claims about MP and her son to membersNew Zealand· 2025-10-13
Ngarewa-Packer is listed as having taken on the role of party whip after Kapa-Kingi.
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi removed as party whip by leadership, addresses Tākuta Ferris’ postNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Ngarewa-Packer discussed the importance of unity and addressing inequities faced by Māori and Pasifika communities.
Te Pāti Māori aims to unite, not divide, says co-leader – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-09-01
Ngarewa-Packer expressed concern over the communications of the Madleen being cut and the safety of the crew.
Te Pāti Māori attack Greta Thunberg’s ‘abduction’, Israel says she’s safe and on her wayNew Zealand· 2025-06-09
Ngarewa-Packer expressed the importance of standing their ground after receiving penalties.
Te Pāti Māori MPs begin suspension for controversial haka after chaotic debateNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
Ngarewa-Packer had to apologise after their party’s social media account posted a screenshot of possible outcomes.
Privileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPs who performed House hakaNew Zealand· 2025-05-14
Ngarewa-Packer acknowledged that the social media post created tension for Judith Collins.
Treaty Principles Bill haka: Te Pāti Māori admits social media post ‘mistake’, tells Judith Collins ‘you’ve got us’New Zealand· 2025-05-07
