Tākuta Ferris
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Tākuta "Doc" Ferris (born 1978) is a New Zealand politician. A member of Te Pāti Māori, he was elected to the New Zealand House of Representatives at the 2023 general election as the MP for Te Tai Tonga. A self-described fisherman, diver, and artist, his electoral success was one of the biggest surprises of the 2023 general election. His win was unexpected, with the family of the incumbent having held the Te Tai Tonga electorate for 72 of the last 91 years.
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Tākuta Ferris | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Te Tai Tonga | |
Assumed office 14 October 2023 | |
Preceded by | Rino Tirikatene |
Personal details | |
Born | 1978 (age 45–46) |
Political party | Te Pāti Māori |
Relatives | Piri Sciascia (uncle) |
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