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The damage done by Tākuta Ferris’s ‘Indians, Asians, Blacks’ post
The Spinoff — September 16, 2025A questionable social media post, a quick apology, and a video doubling down – why Tākuta Ferris risks alienating Māori through his criticism of Peeni Henare’s multi-ethnic volunteers.
Tākuta Ferris row tests Labour–Te Pāti Māori ties
The Spinoff — September 12, 2025The MP’s refusal to back down and a Treaty ‘bottom line’ could be key factors in whether the two parties can work together next year.
'Māori only': In bizarre midnight video, Tākuta Ferris doubles down
The Post — September 10, 2025Defying his leaders, Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris is doubling down after criticising Labour for having non-Māori supporters backing Peeni Henare.
'Maori only': In bizarre midnight video, Tākuta Ferris doubles down
Stuff — September 10, 2025Defying his leaders, Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris is doubling down after criticising Labour for having non-Māori supporters backing Peeni Henare.
Peeni Henare won’t commit to standing in Tāmaki Makaurau again
Stuff — September 9, 2025He was the MP for Tāmaki Makaurau from 2014 to 2023, but after a second defeat he says all options are on the table.
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