Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai “Tarsh” Kemp Moved to Burial Ground

‘Tarsh, sister, I bid you goodnight’: Te Pāti Māori MP laid to rest

Politicians from all sides of the House have gathered to farewell their colleague, Takutai ‘Tarsh’ Kemp, at her marae in Taihape.

Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai “Tarsh” Kemp moved to burial ground

Hundreds of grieving whānau, friends, loved ones and politicians are gathering in rural Taihape to farewell Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp who...

Tangi for Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp held today

It will begin this morning at Opaea Marae near Taihape.

Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will be laid to rest today

In Solidarity with Tarsh Kemp

Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp fought for Māori ‘until the final hours’ – John Tamihere She was working for her people right up until she died. How staunch is that? Our hearts are broken. The usually bitter political spectrum became solemn for once and David Seymour and Shane Jones showed dignity and class in saluting her in Parliament last week. I had the opportunity to bump into Tarsh a couple of times. She was always joyous. She has been…

Political leaders and community gather to farewell Takutai Moana Kemp today - Daily Telegraph NZ

Takutai Tarsh Kemp. Image – Te Pati Maori. Approximately 1,000 people are expected at Opaea Marae near Taihape for the tangi of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp, who passed away last week after battling kidney disease. Kemp has been lying at the marae since Saturday, and her burial will be held today. Labour leader Chris Hipkins and party members attended the tangi, while Prime Minister Christopher Luxon opted not to, saying the focus…