Tākuta Ferris
Tākuta Ferris is a New Zealand politician who has recently been in the news following a Privileges Committee report that found he misled the House and suggested he should apologize for calling other MPs 'liars'.
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Tākuta Ferris voted against the bill.
Labour asks Govt to exempt abuse in care survivors, people in hardship from MSD debt law change
New Zealand· 2026-03-03
Tākuta Ferris was also expelled from Te Pāti Māori alongside Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.
Inside Te Pāti Māori’s vote to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta FerrisNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Tākuta Ferris was also expelled from Te Pāti Māori alongside Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.
Inside Te Pāti Māori’s vote to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta FerrisNew Zealand· 2026-02-13Tākuta Ferris was bumped from the party for what the party’s national council deemed to be 'serious breaches'.
Waitangi 2026: Ngāpuhi chair says Te Pāti Māori pōwhiri haka is ‘last straw’; offer to meet no longer on the tableNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
Tākuta Ferris is a Te Tai Tonga MP involved in the court hearing regarding Mariameno's expulsion.
Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruin – Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
Tākuta Ferris is another recently ousted MP from Te Pāti Māori.
Waitangi 2026: Ngāi Tahu attending for the first time in more than 20 years in show of unity amid controversial Govt policiesNew Zealand· 2026-02-02
In November, she (and Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris) were expelled from the party by the national council.
Eru Kapa-Kingi interview: on Monday’s Te Pāti Māori court clash and Toitū te TiritiNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
The two expelled MPs, Kapa-Kingi and Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris, will continue to be regarded as independent MPs for parliamentary purposes.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis shows her mettle as attacks come from left and right – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Tākuta Ferris is mentioned as an MP who is still on the outside politically.
Political poll shows immense power of support parties – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
One of those expelled MPs, Tākuta Ferris, put out a press statement last week suggesting Labour voters should split their votes.
Labour promises loan scheme for family GPs and nurse practitionersNew Zealand· 2025-11-30
Tākuta Ferris urges Labour to show ‘strategic restraint’ in Māori seats to prompt overhang.
Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris urges Labour to show ‘strategic restraint’ in Māori seats to prompt overhangNew Zealand· 2025-11-28Tākuta Ferris was expelled alongside Kapa-Kingi for attempting to replace the current co-leaders.
Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi claims spending was under budget amid overspend allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Ferris is an MP who has sided with Kapa-Kingi after her demotion as whip.
Voices of the rebels: How Te Pāti Māori outcasts Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris claim mediation turned sourNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Maipi-Clarke expressed a desire to see Ferris returned to the party.
Te Pāti Māori: Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke calls for unity amid party splitNew Zealand· 2025-11-20Tākuta Ferris is a newly independent MP.
Target on Chris Bishop’s back as National’s poll slide continues; Labour set for big selection weekend – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Tākuta Ferris was another former MP of Te Pāti Māori who was asked to leave the party.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Luxon denies plan to sell off Peters: ‘He’s no asset’New Zealand· 2025-11-15
Tākuta Ferris is mentioned as one of the MPs expelled by Te Pāti Māori.
Plain-talking IPCA report sets standard for other inquiries – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Tākuta Ferris is a Te Tai Tonga MP expelled from Te Pāti Māori.
How police ‘groupthink’ contributed to Jevon McSkimming scandal – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
In announcing the expulsion of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris yesterday.
Labour expresses no concern if Te Pāti Māori destroyed at 2026 election, Willie Jackson says party will try to ‘take them out’New Zealand· 2025-11-10
Luxon is expected to be asked for his opinion on the latest with Te Pāti Māori’s expulsion of two MPs, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media following Government methamphetamine announcement, amid Te Pāti Māori dramaNew Zealand· 2025-11-10Tākuta Ferris reacted strongly against his expulsion from Te Pāti Māori, calling it unconstitutional.
Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi react after expulsion from Te Pāti MāoriNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Takuta Ferris has been in a dispute with the party over social media posts targeting non-Māori.
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi faces suspension motionNew Zealand· 2025-10-27
Tākuta Ferris is involved in controversy over his social media posts and defiance of party leadership.
Te Pāti Māori has vaporised its chances of being in government with Labour - Heather du Plessis-AllanNew Zealand· 2025-10-18Tākuta Ferris made controversial social media posts targeting individuals of minority ethnicities campaigning for Labour.
Te Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infightingNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Tākuta Ferris faced criticism for his comments regarding Labour's campaign practices.
Te Pāti Māori to reveal ‘reset’ after party rocked by turmoilNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
Tākuta Ferris questioned the involvement of non-Māori Labour supporters in the byelection.
‘Crowbar Chlöe’: Winston Peters goes nuclear over attack on home – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-10-08
Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris has faced criticism for his comments about Labour's campaign.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Te Pāti Māori ‘a long way away’ from Government amid Toitū Te Tiriti splitNew Zealand· 2025-10-02Tākuta Ferris drew cross-party condemnation for comments about non-Māori campaigning.
Mood of the Boardroom: Peters rises as Seymour and Greens slip with CEOsNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Tākuta Ferris issued an apology for his social media posts that were deemed racist.
Te Pāti Māori delusions and why Labour should rule out a coalition – Heather du Plessis-AllanNew Zealand· 2025-09-20
Tākuta Ferris criticized various ethnic groups for their involvement in a by-election.
Duncan Garner: Is Chris Bishop our next prime minister?New Zealand· 2025-09-20
