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A Whakaata Māori poll of the Waiariki electorate reveals that voters support introducing a bed tax on international tourists to help meet growing infrastructure demands across the region. Results show 43% of respondents favour requiring international visitors to pay a bed tax to support local infrastructure, while 33% oppose the measure and 24% remain undecided. The findings come amidst ongoing … Read More
Te Pāti Māori has announced a comprehensive funding package aimed at revitalising Māori-medium education, with commitments to secure the future of kōhanga reo and kura Māori. The announcement was made in Rotorua by co-leader Rawiri Waititi and Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke. Mr Waititi stated that the initiative is rooted in tino rangatiratanga in education, aiming to provide whānau with the … Read More
Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi has emerged as the single highest priority for Hauraki-Waikato voters, alongside sharp criticism over the Crown’s handling of the Waikato River settlement, according to new poll results released ahead of Whakaata Māori’s live Whakatau 2026 Waiariki electorate debate tonight at 7:00pm. The broadcast will feature the candidate debate followed immediately by a panel of political … Read More
The Chief Electoral Officer, Karl Le Quesne, with the Governor-General, Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, and the Electoral Commission Board Chair, Hon Simon Moore KC, at Government House in Wellington for the signing of the writ. Credit: The Government House
Labour says it can fund its election promises and return the Government’s books to surplus in 2028/29, using existing spending allowances, additional tax revenue and savings. The party’s fiscal plan outlines about $25 billion in commitments over the forecast period, predominantly in health, while leaving almost $10.5 billion of future operating allowances unallocated. “Every election commitment Labour has made is … Read More
Almost four weeks out from Election Day, Tāmaki Makaurau candidates Oriini Kaipara (Te Pāti Māori) and Kerrin Leoni (Labour) faced off on the Marae Debate panel this morning to outline their visions and policies for the electorate. The debate highlighted key issues facing voters, with housing, cost of living, relationships with mana whenua and youth advocacy taking centre stage. Current … Read More
Te Pāti Māori has today announced its party list for the 2026 General Election, solidifying its commitment to an electorate-first strategy by naming just one list candidate outside of its seven Māori electorate contenders. General Secretary Lance Norman was selected unanimously as the party’s sole additional list candidate. The party stated that the move is a deliberate effort to prioritise … Read More
The Right Honourable Adrian Paki Rurawhe, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and long-serving Member of Parliament, has passed away following a recent illness. A respected leader within Te Hāhi Rātana, Ngāti Apa, and Whanganui, Rurawhe dedicated more than a decade to public service, representing the Te Tai Hauāuru electorate from 2014 until January 2026. He served as the … Read More
A profound karakia has echoed through the grounds of the historic Rotorua Bath House today, restoring the mauri of the 120-year-old building and formally awakening Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa after nearly two years of sleep. Attended by Te Arawa iwi representatives, government ministers, dignitaries, project partners, and community leaders, the blessing marked a monumental transition – moving the … Read More
E ono wiki noa iho e toe ana ki te rā kōwhiringa pōti, kua tū ngā kaitono mō te rohe pōti o Hauraki-Waikato, a Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke o Te Pāti Māori rāua ko Kingi Kiriona o te rōpū Reipa, ki te paepae kōrero o Marae i runga i te pouaka whakaata a TVNZ. Ko Hana-Rāwhiti te Mema Pāremata o te wā … Read More
With six weeks until election day, candidates for the Waiariki electorate gathered on the Marae TV set hosted by Scotty Morrison to discuss key issues and pitch their vision to voters. Rather than a traditional fiery contest, the discussion placed a strong emphasis on whanaungatanga, kotahitanga, and community wellbeing across one of the country’s largest Māori electorates. Te Pāti Māori … Read More
The Labour Party has unveiled a major infrastructure and employment policy package aimed at kickstarting construction projects, supporting local businesses, and getting Kiwis back to work amid an 11-year high in unemployment. Speaking following their education and infrastructure policy announcement at Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa in Hamilton, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins outlined the party’s plan to address the country’s backlog … Read More