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Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Kemp Passes Away

6/26/2025

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Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has tragically passed away in Auckland at 2 am after a courageous fight against kidney disease. Having been on dialysis and awaiting a transplant, her legacy will be celebrated at Hoani Waititi Marae before she returns to her beloved Taihape. Her loss leaves a profound impact on her community.

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Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has tragically passed away in Auckland at 2 am after a courageous fight against kidney disease. Having been on dialysis and awaiting a transplant, her legacy will be celebrated at Hoani Waititi Marae before she returns to her beloved Taihape. Her loss leaves a profound impact on her community.