Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is known for unapologetically fighting for the rights of Māori.

The co-leader of Te Pati Māori never shies away from speaking her mind -- especially when it comes to social and climate justice.

Since becoming co-leader in 2020, and MP for Te Tai Hauauru at the last election, she’s been suspended from Parliament and criticised the coalition’s “intent to dismantle indigenous rights”.

At the last election, the party won six electorate seats – its best result yet.

So, Today on The Front Page, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is with us to take us through how the party’s gearing up for Election 2026 and how they’ll appeal to the masses – or, if they even want to?

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is known for unapologetically fighting for the rights of Māori.
The co-leader of Te Pati Māori never shies away from speaking her mind -- especially when it comes to social and climate justice.
Since becoming co-leader in 2020, and MP for Te Tai Hauauru at the last election, she&rsquo;s been suspended from Parliament and criticised the coalition&rsquo;s &ldquo;intent to dismantle indigenous rights&rdquo;.
At the last election, the party won six electorate seats &ndash; its best result yet.
So, Today on The Front Page, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is with us to take us through how the party&rsquo;s gearing up for Election 2026 and how they&rsquo;ll appeal to the masses &ndash; or, if they even want to?
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

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