Tangi Utikere
Tangi Utikere is a New Zealand politician and member of the Labour Party, recently promoted to the role of Minister of Local Government in a government reshuffle. He has been recognized for his influential role in the Government's Interislander ferry deal and is known for his commitment to addressing local issues. Utikere's new responsibilities reflect his growing prominence within the Labour Party as it prepares for the upcoming elections.
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Tangi Utikere is Labour’s transport spokeswoman who criticized the ferry plan.
Cook Strait ferry company Ferry Holdings in the market for contractors, staff, consultants – and ferries
New Zealand· 2025-08-28
Tangi Utikere said that Willis had 'botched' the ferry procurement project 'to oblivion'.
Winston Peters opens the door to part-privatisation of Interislander ferries, but doesn’t want to walk through itNew Zealand· 2025-06-30
Tangi Utikere, Labour's transport spokesman, mentioned that other transport options could be considered.
Political clash over Northland expressway as report raises doubtsNew Zealand· 2025-06-30
Labour’s transport spokesman Tangi Utikere was not impressed, saying the Government had 'botched the ferry deal' and 'scrambled something together'.
Government considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries; timeframe for new ships revealedNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
Palmerston North MP Tangi Utikere committed to engaging with health authorities to support the wellbeing of healthcare workers.
Palmerston North Hospital staff call for more security after violent attacksNew Zealand· 2025-05-05
Labour Transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere said National made a 'gimmicky election promise without listening to the communities affected by speed limit rises'.
Hawke’s Bay speed limit surprise: SH51 reverts to 100km/h overnightNew Zealand· 2025-05-02
Tangi Utikere, a Labour Party MP, is jointly leading the New Zealand delegation to Taiwan.
NZ delegation seeks collaboration on energy, space
Taiwan· 2025-04-17
Tangi Utikere is a Labour Party MP who co-led the delegation to Taiwan.
President Lai receives New Zealand cross-party delegationTaiwan· 2025-04-17
Labour’s Palmerston North MP Tangi Utikere is headed to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Treaty Principles Bill destined for bin as Te Pāti Māori standoff continues; Chlöe Swarbrick feels the heat – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Tangi Utikere criticized Winston Peters for the ferry contract situation.
Watch: PM Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceNew Zealand· 2025-03-31
Labour’s transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere said he had concerns about the length of time someone could be delayed from undertaking their lawful business.
Drug-driving testing legislation passes in Parliament despite concernsNew Zealand· 2025-03-26
Transport spokesman Tangi Utikere, dubbed a 'rising star' by Hipkins, moves from 19th to 12th amid his efforts to prosecute the Government on its Interislander ferry problem.
Opinion: Fresh faces headline Labour reshuffle amid Chris Hipkins’ back to basics State of the NationNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
Tangi Utikere passed local government onto another member in the reshuffle.
Labour reshuffle: Jan Tinetti loses education as Chris Hipkins reveals new economic teamNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
Tangi Utikere passed local government onto another member during the reshuffle.
Labour reshuffle: Jan Tinetti loses education as Chris Hipkins reveals new economic teamNew Zealand· 2025-03-06