Tama Potaka.
New Zealand politician (born 1976)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Christopher Luxon appointed Tama Potaka to a cabinet role, following a discussion between Potaka and the MSD boss.Well supported4 reports
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Tama Potaka supports infrastructure projects for Mataura and Takitimu Marae in Southland.Some support1 report
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A spokesperson for National's fisheries plan provided an update regarding the national fisheries plan.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Tama Potaka was active in two capacities on October 5th: as a member of the legislative body and competing for the Māori vote in the election.Some support1 report
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Tama Potaka serves as the Conservation Minister in New Zealand, conducting surveillance with wildlife facilities and overseeing biosecurity matters.Well supported3 reports
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Forest & Bird is a New Zealand organization and Tama Potaka is the Conservation Minister overseeing the Department of Conservation.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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The government addressed environmental liabilities in New Zealand on October 1, 2024.Some support1 report
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Minister Tama Potaka oversaw the implementation of welfare system policy in New Zealand.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Whangamarino Wetland received $2 million for its action plan, funded by new International Visitor Levy investments.Some support3 reports
Gone quiet
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Minister Tama Potaka led efforts related to the Predator Free 2050 initiative.Some support1 report
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Minister Tama Potaka defended government reforms against concerns raised by Craig Little.Some support3 reports
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The Conservation Amendment Bill passed its first reading in parliament on June 1, 2026, with Tama Potaka as Conservation Minister.Some support7 reports4 developments inside
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MSD targets influenced Housing Minister Tama Potaka on June 1, 2026.Some support4 reports
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Leading polls showing trailing trends involving the National entity and Tama Potaka.Some support1 report
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Tama Potaka met with Forest and Bird and Environmental Defence Society to discuss removing provisions from a bill.Some support1 report
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Tama Potaka spoke in Parliament regarding a bill concerning the management of Department of Conservation land in Marlborough.Some support1 report
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Around Tama Potaka this week
News at the entities that move Tama Potaka most-
Christopher Luxon StructuralChristopher Luxon leads the governing National-led coalition.Moves Tama Potaka
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Te Pāti Māori OperationalElectoral overhangs may influence the balance of votes between the National and Te Pāti Māori parties.Moves Tama Potaka
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parliament StructuralAmon Nkhata attempted to steal cable from an ESCOM transformer, and the minister reported the theft to Parliament.Moves Tama Potaka
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Ministry of Social Development StructuralA report detailing the social cost of gangs was released, involving New Zealand politicians and the Ministry of Social Development.Moves Tama Potaka
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MSD OperationalZusduri, a product of Urogen Pharma, is gaining market traction against competitors like MSD's Keytruda and Ferring's Adstiladrin.Moves Tama Potaka
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Shane Jones OperationalShane Jones's ban area starts at Taieri River mouth while the Ministry advises protection near Kakanui River.Moves Tama Potaka
Connections
The 22 strongest of 29, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
government Structural
Tama Potaka serves as a Minister, actively implementing and defending the policies and direction of the government.
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Ministry of Social Development Structural
Tama Potaka holds ministerial responsibility for overseeing the policy implementation and operations of the Ministry of Social Development.
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Department of Conservation Structural
Tama Potaka serves as the Conservation Minister, providing executive oversight and policy direction for the Department of Conservation.
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Christopher Luxon Structural
Christopher Luxon appointed Tama Potaka to a cabinet role, establishing a formal hierarchical relationship.
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Te Pāti Māori Operational
The two entities are actively engaged in political competition for the support of the Māori electorate during elections.
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Shane Jones Operational
The ministers coordinate policy and support shared governmental initiatives, such as infrastructure funding and energy resilience.
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Regional Development Fund Transactional
RDF announced funding for a marae project associated with Tama Potaka.
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Costco Transactional
Tama Potaka used his authority to approve a fast-track application for Costco.
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Craig Little Operational
The two individuals are professionally engaged in a competitive policy environment, where A is actively defending their proposed reforms against B's stated concerns.
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parliament Structural
Tama Potaka holds a formal membership role within the Parliament institution.
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Casey Costello Operational
The two individuals collaborated on policy proposals regarding reforms.
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Helen Houghton Operational
Helen Houghton monitors Tama Potaka's professional work regarding bill backdown.
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Ramsar Transactional
Tama Potaka, likely in an official capacity, committed funds toward the restoration of the Ramsar site.
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MSD Operational
MSD actively targets and influences Tama Potaka, who subsequently responds to the company's performance criticism.
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National Party Structural
Tama Potaka holds the formal role of Conservation spokesperson for the National Party.
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Debbie Power Shared context
Both are operating within the social services and government sector relevant to the targets discussion.
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Wairoa Shared context
Tama Potaka is observed supporting a remediation grant within the geographical context of Wairoa.
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Whānau Ora Mentioned together
Tama Potaka has discussed Whānau Ora initiatives in public discourse.
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National Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in leading polls showing trailing trends.
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Chris Bishop Shared context
Both entities are prominent political figures operating within the New Zealand governmental context.
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Bishop Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Tama Potaka and Bishop.
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Crown Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe a relationship between Tama Potaka and Crown.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
3 events- Tama Potaka supports infrastructure projects for Mataura and Takitimu Marae in Southland.
- A spokesperson for National's fisheries plan provided an update regarding the national fisheries plan.
- Tama Potaka was active in two capacities on October 5th: as a member of the legislative body and competing for the Māori vote in the election.
September 2026
3 events- Tama Potaka serves as the Conservation Minister in New Zealand, conducting surveillance with wildlife facilities and overseeing biosecurity matters.
- The government addressed environmental liabilities in New Zealand on October 1, 2024.
- Whangamarino Wetland received $2 million for its action plan, funded by new International Visitor Levy investments.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
8 events- Christopher Luxon appointed Tama Potaka to a cabinet role, following a discussion between Potaka and the MSD boss.
- Forest & Bird is a New Zealand organization and Tama Potaka is the Conservation Minister overseeing the Department of Conservation.
- Minister Tama Potaka oversaw the implementation of welfare system policy in New Zealand.
- The Conservation Amendment Bill passed its first reading in parliament on June 1, 2026, with Tama Potaka as Conservation Minister.
- MSD targets influenced Housing Minister Tama Potaka on June 1, 2026.
- Leading polls showing trailing trends involving the National entity and Tama Potaka.
- Tama Potaka met with Forest and Bird and Environmental Defence Society to discuss removing provisions from a bill.
- Tama Potaka spoke in Parliament regarding a bill concerning the management of Department of Conservation land in Marlborough.