Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris to Stand as Independent Candidate

Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris to stand as an independent

Tākuta Ferris was ousted from Te Pāti Māori in 2025 following a period of internal conflict and a public falling out with the party's leadership.

Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris to stand as independent candidate

Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris has confirmed he will recontest the Māori electorate seat as an independent candidate.

“The Pathway Has Changed”: Tākuta Ferris Announces Independent Bid For Te Tai Tonga

Ferris says the election presents Te Tai Tonga with an opportunity to choose not only its next Government, but the voice it wants representing the electorate in Parliament.

Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP standing as independent in Māori seat

Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris will attempt to reclaim his South Island electorate seat as an independent. Ferris confirmed today he would contest the Māori...