December 14, 2023
Marae base gives Kemp kaha
The new MP for Tāmaki Makaurau has paid tribute to her south Auckland marae and community.
In her maiden speech in parliament yesterday, Takutaimoana Tarsh Kemp thanked Tāmaki Makaurau for believing in her.
“Until today I was the active CEO of Manurewa Marae in south Auckland where manaakitanga is at the forefront of how we uplift our community. We were the first marae set up to support whānau with vaccinations in Aotearoa – 65,000 vaccinations. I want to acknowledge my Manurewa Marae whānau for championing the needs of our whānau, it takes courage, bravery to stand up for what your community needs,” she said.
Tarsh Kemp said Tāmaki Makaurau voted for change and she would deliver it.