Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer scales back election trail due to 'very unwell' mother

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is pulling back on campaigning for the election because her mother is "very unwell".A social media post from her campaign team said she would be withdrawing from debates and her campaign plan would look very different.Instagram / debbiengarewapacker"Most who know Debbie or her whānau know that her Mum is their rock. Not much would halt her in her mission to get this Govt out and to serve you all, but this."For that reason we will be withdrawing her from upcoming debates and the campaign plan will look very different. This is to allow her and her whānau the time needed to go through the journey that they have ahead."We are committed to carrying on the work on the ground for Te Tai Hauāuru as we know she would want ... we send all of our love to our beautiful Nanny Colleen Ngarewa, Koko Hemi and all of your whānau."RNZ has sought further comment from Te Pāti Māori.