Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is the former deputy mayor of South Taranaki, an advocate for Māori Health, activist against iron sands mining in Taranaki and Māori's foreshore and seabed claims and is the current co-leader of the Māori Party.

She stood for the Māori Party during the 2020 election in the seat of Te Tai Hauāuru. While she didn't win the electorate, she made it into parliament from her position on the Māori Party list.