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Houkura says Government voting rights ban unfairly targets Māori participation

Auckland’s Independent Māori Statutory Board says the Government plans to strip non-elected members’ voting rights, unfairly target and diminish Māori participation.

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Houkura says Government voting rights ban unfairly targets Māori participation

Auckland’s Independent Māori Statutory Board says the Government plans to strip non-elected members’ voting rights, unfairly target and diminish Māori participation.

1 hour ago

Rawiri Waititi dominates Waiariki in new poll

Poll shows Rawiri Waititi leading Waiariki on 42% (52% excluding unsure). Labour narrowly leads party vote over Te Pāti Māori and Greens; cost of living is top concern.

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Whakatau2026 Hauraki-Waikato debate: How close did Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi get to leaving Te Pāti Māori?

Hauraki-Waikato candidates debate key issues and Māori aspirations within the electorate.

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Are Māori voters punishing internal infighting?

An analysis of recent Māori electorate polls reveals how internal party drama and muted Labour commitments are shifting voter support toward the Greens ahead of the election.

15 hours ago

Greens pledge greater protection and iwi leadership for Hauraki Gulf

The Greens want greater protection for Tīkapa Moana, as Ngāti Pāoa calls for iwi-led restoration and greater mana whenua authority over the moana.

18 hours ago

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Whakatau2026 Hauraki-Waikato debate: How close did Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi get to leaving Te Pāti Māori?

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Are Māori voters punishing internal infighting?

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Houkura says Government voting rights ban unfairly targets Māori participation

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Houkura says Government voting rights ban unfairly targets Māori participation

Rawiri Waititi dominates Waiariki in new poll

Whakatau2026 Hauraki-Waikato debate: How close did Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi get to leaving Te Pāti Māori?

Are Māori voters punishing internal infighting?

Greens pledge greater protection and iwi leadership for Hauraki Gulf

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