Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
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Debbie Anne Ngarewa-Packer[2] is a New Zealand politician, iwi leader and activist. She is a Member of Parliament and co-leader of Te Pāti Māori alongside Rawiri Waititi,[3][4] and is the chief executive of the Ngāti Ruanui iwi.[3][5][6][7]
Quick Facts MP, Co-Leader of Te Pāti Māori ...
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer | |
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Co-Leader of Te Pāti Māori | |
Assumed office 15 April 2020 Co-leader with John Tamihere (April–October 2020) Co-leader with Rawiri Waititi (October 2020 – present) | |
Preceded by | Marama Fox |
Member of Parliament for Te Tai Hauāuru | |
Assumed office 14 October 2023 | |
Preceded by | Adrian Rurawhe |
Majority | 9,162 |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Te Pāti Māori Party list | |
In office 17 October 2020 – 14 October 2023 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1966 or 1967 (age 56–57)[1] South Taranaki, New Zealand |
Political party | Te Pāti Māori (2020–present) |
Relations | Married |
Children | 3 |
Occupation | Business consultant, business director |
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Ngarewa-Packer stood for Te Pāti Māori during the 2020 election in the seat of Te Tai Hauāuru. Ngarewa-Packer lost to Labour's Adrian Rurawhe however entered Parliament as a List MP.[8] In 2023, she won the seat of Te Tai Hauāuru against Labour's Soraya Peke-Mason.[9]