John Tamihere and Debbie-Ngarewa Packer. Photo: suppliedThe Māori Party has announced John Tamihere and Debbie-Ngarewa Packer will be the new co-leaders of the party. Māori Party president Che Wilson said party members were united in agreement that both candidates brought outstanding mana and leadership to the leadership positions. "She has mobilised her iwi in response to Covid-19, working daily with other iwi leaders and the Crown to ensure that there is a Māori pandemic response," he said. Wilson said the Māori people needed the party to hold the government to account now more than ever.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 15, 2020 01:30 UTC